EDF 4430
Summative assessment is designed to A) inform instruction as it is occurring B) serve as an informal evaluation C) be provided throughout the entire lesson D) none of the above
D) none of the above
Mr. Thomas always uses extended response essay questions on his tests. This restriction of test response items could serve as a form of what for some students in his classroom?
Assessment bias
A holistic rubric involves a scoring mechanism whereby individual scores for each identified criterion are provided. A) True B) False
False
A rubric should be created for every assignment a student completes. A) True B) False
False
As a science teacher, I need to confirm that a series of steps have been followed and correctly executed in an experiment. It would be best to use a: A) rubric B) rating scale C) checklist D) portfolio E) none of the above
checklist
The best way a teacher's grades can provide a consistent message to both pupils and parents is if they are based on _________________________. A) norm-referenced performances B) the same criteria for all students C) ability and improvement D) unique standards for each student
the same criteria for all students
Which of following is NOT an example of a learning target? a. writing a fictional short story for English class b. completing and providing accuracy checks for all in-class worksheets before they are collected c. being active and involved in the school community d. completing a multiplication sheet of two-digit numbers with 90% accuracy
writing a fictional short story for English class
Which of the following is NOT an example of a self-assessment statement? A) "first, I need to create an outline for my paper." B) "I need to pick up my class schedule." C) "Do I understand what was taught in class today?" D) "I need to ask my teacher to explain how to simplify equations."
"I need to pick up my class schedule."
Calculate the range fore the following scores: 75,83,94,99,88,86,83,94,93,90,80,88,94,82,77
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In determining grades, the grading Troika consists of: A) norm referenced scores, criterion referenced scores, & self-referenced scores B) Product, Process, & Purpose C) Product, Process, & Progress D) Narrative, Pass/Fail, & Numerical
Product, Process, & Progress
The instructional process of starting a lesson at the current knowledge/understanding level of the students with the intent of moving them to the next or higher level of understanding and proficiency.
Scaffolding
The Education for all Handicapped Children Act of 1975 (PL94-142) was instrumental legislation in setting up the basic structure, procedures, and overall process for the identification and provision of special education services. A) True B) False
True
According to Guskey & Bailey (2001), which of the following grading components should NOT be included and evaluated in a report card? A) product B) ability C) process D) progress
ability
The No Child Left Behind Legislation requires that: A) student testing be directly connected to required state standards B) special needs students be exempted from district or state-level testing C) all students in all states reach proficient performance testing levels by 2013-2014 D) teacher evaluation be connected to student testing performances E) a & c OR 1 & 3
all students in all states reach proficient performance testing levels by 2013-2014
Chris has been experiencing academic and behavioral difficulty in your classroom for several months. He seems to have little energy, appears "down" most of the time, misses school due to stomach aches, has difficulty making friends, is viewed as "weird", by many of his classmates, and demonstrates a particular fear and avoidance of restrooms. Based on the following observations and information, what IDEA would best match up with Chris's current behavior pattern? A) traumatic brain injury B) social maladjustment C) autism D) emotional disturbance
autism
John is a student in a first grade classroom. During play time, he often sits alone and repeatedly lines up cars or blocks. You have also observed that he plays by himself, does not communicate with the other children, and when play time or other classroom routine is shortened, Josh becomes visibly upset. Josh is displaying clinical signs of what disability category? A) emotional disturbance B) autism C) specific learning disability D) other health impairment
autism
Summative assessment is designed to A) monitor and correct students' work during instruction B) confirm student learning and accomplishment C) determine student knowledge prior to instruction D) serve as the formal evaluation of a student's learning E) both b and d or 2 and 4
both b and d or 2 and 4
Mr. Thomas, the 8th grade Algebra teacher, has reviewed the in-class worksheets that are handed out and collected weekly. He marks whether each problem is correctly solved.ccording to Bloom, in addition to performance feedback, what else needs to be provided to the students, especially those that missed an item or items on the worksheet
corrective feedback
Grades that are based upon comparing a pupil's performance to established standards or performance are called __________________ tests or grades. A) objective B) achievement C) criterion-referenced D) norm-referenced E) diagnostic
criterion-referenced
As a teacher, with a pre-assessment, you want to determine the following about your students:
do they have the skills necessary to benefit from the lesson is this new information that has not been learned
Which form of assessment is controlled by the teacher and can be conducted throughout a lesson or learning activity?
formative assessment
Internal scripts follow specific steps that encourage the independent __________________ and ________________ review of each student. (two words).
monitoring; progress
Analytic rubrics: A) generate an overall indicator of performance B) are superior to holistic rubrics C) provide minimal detail and feedback regarding student performance D) require much more time to review student work than holistic rubrics
require much more time to review student work than holistic rubrics
What are the median and mode of this data set? 62,75,82,87,95,68,85,90,85,61 (Same data set as in the previous question) To the decimal point. Do NOT round it off.
Median = 83.5 Mode = 85
Summative assessment must link directly with the stated learning objectives of the lesson(s) to obtain the best and most accurate testing performance. True or False?
True
When an assessment or device measures what it truly was designed to measure, then that assessment or instrument is considered to be:
valid
A teacher needs to provide a quick but accurate progress review of her student's current computational skills. What is the best measurement technique to use?
Checklist
Evidence is verifiable proof that confirms a finding. True or False?
True
Reliability in regard to measurement is important to teachers because:
comparable results each time a measure or device is used is essential
Rubrics must: A) provide the teacher with a summative evaluation of the student's work B) be specifically created and developed for each individual performance event C) connect the listed criteria with the corresponding performance ratings D) remain secure for evaluating purposes and should not be provided to students
connect the listed criteria with the corresponding performance ratings
As a teacher you want to have empirical evidence that your students are mastering the required content of their lessons. Of the following responses, identify the strongest piece of empirical evidence that can confirm academic progress:
(problems correctly solved)
Presume that a normal distribution exists regarding student test performances in the general psychology course at the high school (approximately 250 studetn take this course every semester). Ray test scores have been converted over to standard scores (i.e., Deviation IQ or Standard Scores, X=100, SD=15). Answer the following question based on the normal distribution. Another student receives a standard score of 135. How man standard deviation is he from the mean? A) +2 SDs B) -2 SDs C) +1 SD D) -1SD
+2 SDs
What key elements need to be part of a self-assessment model? List and describe each of these elements from your text book.
1-Clear & understandable goals and outcomes. 2-specific performance standards students' work compared to 3-model & set of procedures student can use independently to monitor and review progress.
When constructing a summative assessment, what 5 basic assessment actions need to take place during the test construction process?
1-Instruction-learning assessment alignment 2-skill and performance levels identified 3-variety of selected and constructed items 4-clear and understandable directions to ANY reader, and 5 adequate time.
Self-assessment, as an internal review process, should include specific components. List and describe each of the elements indicated in your text.
1-goals and outcomes 2- monitor progress 3 - monitor and make adjustments if needed
A Narrative grading involves an individualized written account of a student's performance and focuses on accomplishments and areas of continuing need. A) True B) False
True
A criterion referenced test is constructed of specific skills and knowledge sets that students are expected to learn and demonstrate with accuracy and/or mastery. A) True B) False
True
A curriculum guide reflects a school district's organized plan of the goals and learning outcomes that are expected to be acquired by students as they move from grade to grade. True or False
True
A formative assessment activity is one that is designed to provide valuable feedback on the accuracy of student work during the learning event. A) True B) False
True
A norm group is an identified reference group that serves as a comparison for students who complete the same test. A) True B) False
True
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) is demonstrated by a school when all students perform at the proficient or higher level on state mandated tests. A) True B) False
True
An invalid assessment condition need to exist before considering assessment accommodations for a student. A) True B) False
True
As part of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB)Act initiated in 2002, each state is required to collect standardized achievement test results for students in grades that span from the elementary and intermediate grade levels to the high school level. True or False?
True
Clear, specific performance criteria need to be identified and consistently followed when reviewing performance events. A) True B) False
True
Current and future regular education teachers must now be able to address and effectively teach all children, including special needs students, within their classroom regardless of their academic and/or behavioral needs. A) True B) False
True
An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is NOT required to contain the following: A) measurable annual goals for the student B) the supplementary aids and related services the student will receive C) how the student will participate in mandated school testing D) a guarantee to maximize the development of the student and his/her progress
a guarantee to maximize the development of the student and his/her progress
Self-assessment is: A) a learned skill B) exclusively used with academic skills C) restricted to the high school level D) designed and managed by teachers
a learned skill
What is the percentage of cases that will fall plus andminus (+/-)one sandard deviation fromthe mean, based on the normal distribution? A) 15% B) 68.26% C) 95.44% D) 34.14
68.26%
What is the mean of the following data set? 62,75,82,87,95,68,85,90,85,61 A) 76.2 B) 85 C) 83.5 D) 79
79
When should a teacher select lesson objectives and student outcomes? a. At the beginning of the instruction of a unit b. As needed during the instruction of a unit c. At the end of a unit prior to testing d. Before a scored test is discussed with the class
At the beginning of the instruction of a unit
A(n) ______________ is a specific statement of what a student should know and be able to do at a specific time in his/her schooling.
Benchmark
What is the relationship between a benchmark and a standard?
Benchmarks reflect specific learning goals that are expected to be acquired within a specified time frame and are reflective of a standard, which is a broad statement ofcompetencies that students are expected to acquire as part of their academic instruction.
All of the following are examples of questions self-assessing students might ask themselves EXCEPT... A) "What can I do to improve the paper I am writing?" B) "Did I understand what I just read?" C) "How many of my classmates understand this chapter?" D) "Does this information connect with what was covered yesterday?"
C) "How many of my classmates understand this chapter?"
A pass/fail grading system requires students to obtain the maximum level required to pass a class. True or False? A) True B) False
False
A stanine score is used to divide the normal distribution into 32 sections and determine mean, median, and mode. A) True B) False
False
A test is formatted and utilized in such a way that it is always considered a summative assessment measure. A) True B) False
False
Check list are only useful in the primary grades. A) True B) False
False
Formative assessments serve as a formal evaluation of a student's work and performance A) True B) False
False
The use of standardized achievement tests to evaluate student learning started with legislative action in the 1970s. A) True B) False
False
When creating the scoring levels in a rubric, meeting the benchmark is equal to the highest score or an "A". A) True B) False
False
Ms. Jones wants to ensure that her students are acquiring all of the skills and knowledge outlined in the learning objectives during a science lesson. She decides to give the students two non-graded in-class quizzes during the week-long lesson to assess their progress and inform the students of their performance prior to a comprehensive test that is to be administered at the end of the week. These quizzes are being used as what kind of assessment?
Formative Assessment
.______________ is federal legislation that aims at building a national system of accountability into statewide standards and assessment. A) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) B) No Child Left Behind C) Rehabilitation Act of 1975 (Section 504A) D) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
No Child Left Behind
A t-score always has a mean and a standard deviation of A) 100,15 B) 0,1 C) 500,100 D) none of the above
None of the above
From an instructional perspective, the primary purpose and functions of classroom assessment is to
Obtain evidence of student learning and progress
Part of the NCLB legislation mandates that evidence-based research and support exists for whatever instructional technique(s)is used to teach students. True or False?
True
Prior to the 20th Century in America, no formal grading systems were recognized or needed. True or False? A) True B) False
True
Regarding test item construction, every selected response item contains, among its responses, its own correct answer. True or False? A) True B) False
True
Section 504 is Federal Civil Rights legislation that protects individuals with handicapping conditions from being discriminated against in the schools. A) True B) False
True
There is a new product being promoted called "Focused Attention" that claims to provide "immediate control of visual and auditory attention" for children, as well as adults who receive the training program and required software. When examining the program research of this product, what area is most important for you to examine and review?
construct-related evidence of validity
According to your text, a rubric needs to possess certain basic qualities, such as those described below, EXCEPT... A) instruction-learning-assessment alignment B) distinct point values associated with each skill/performance level C) hints for pleasing the teacher D) meaningful performance descriptors
hints for pleasing the teacher
From the responses below, identify the statement that is NOT a "college course" benchmark: a. identify and schedule all study review sessions during the semester. b. completion of assigned chapter readings before class meetings. c. course completion and requirement for program major. d. collection and analysis of note taking/PowerPoints during class meetings
identify and schedule all study review sessions during the semester.
Descriptive statistics are useful for educators because: A) they give collected information validity B) if information is quantified then it becomes student evidence C) information can be recorded, managed, and summarized D) none of the above
information can be recorded, managed, and summarized
A teaching colleague recently attended a half-day workshop on a new computer-based teaching method. This teacher, without any additional training, experience, or supervision, is now using this method exclusively for all instruction in the classroom. What professional area is this teacher likely disregarding?
instructional competency
What students are going to be expected to learn and be able to do because of the instruction they receive is directly connected to
learning targets
According to your text, what is the most common and recognized grading system? A) letter/numerical B) pass/fail C) narrative D) troika
letter/numerical
Value-added achievement models: A) examine how much students value the instruction they receive B) allow for non-standardized testing conditions to be followed C) measure individual student achievement progress from year to year D) have only been implemented in the states of Tennessee and Alaska at this time
measure individual student achievement progress from year to year
In Mrs. Smith's class, every student receives a completion check list that must be finished before any project is handed in. This final check sheet serves as a(an): A) pre-assessment measure B) monitoring and review device C) internal-based script D) useless classroom activity
monitoring and review device
A performance event requires: A) minimal instruction time and preparation B) multiple skill integration C) mandatory peer review D) none of the above
multiple skill integration
Formative assessment A) does not impact instruction or decision making B) is meant to be an isolated educational event C) needs to be connected to the overall instructional plan D) does not require teacher direction and input
needs to be connected to the overall instructional plan
Formative assessment: A) should have a random effect on students B) is not an organized event C) serves no instructional purpose D) none of the above
none of the above
Grades that are based upon a pupil's performance to a specific group such as a classroom or a grade level, are called __________________ tests or grades. A) objective B) achievement C) criterion-referenced D) norm-referenced E) diagnostic
norm-referenced
Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is included in which IDEA category? A) other health impairment B) specific learning disability C) emotional disturbance D) multiple disabilities
other health impairment
A teacher needs to provide a quick, accurate, and documented progress review of her students' current computational skills. What is the measurement technique that will best serve this need? A) performance checklist B) direct questioning C) narrative record D) time sampling
performance checklist
Ethics involve:
personal conduct based on professional standards of practice and Self-review and evaluation of one's behavior
Mr. Miller, the 10th grade social studies teacher, is known to cover material that is not part of the content that students are expected to know and master at this grade level. He tells stories and provides personal vignettes which are always interesting. However, as a group, his students do poorly on the state mandated testing in the area of social studies and history. Given this scenario, what is the most likely contributor to the students' poor social studies test performance?
poor instruction-learning-assessment alignment
Pre-assessment should take place at what time during a lesson?
prior to the start of the lesson
An assessment is reliable when it:
provides consistent information about performance
The IDEA category Specific Learning Disabilities includes students that may have difficulties with which of the following skill areas? A) reading B) math C) written language D) a, b, & c E) a & b
reading, math, written language
Which of the following statements about high stakes testing is true? A) students who do not pass are given earlier grade tests again B) only a few states currently use statewide standards and assessments. C) schools with a history of poor student performance on the tests can receive punitive actions including probation, firing of faculty, or even school closure. D) school accountability has not legislative support and backing so the high-stakes testing movement will be short-lived.
schools with a history of poor student performance on the tests can receive punitive actions including probation, firing of faculty, or even school closure.
All of the following are examples of classroom portfolios EXCEPT for: A) best practices B) secondary C) developmental D) memorabilia
secondary
Jane is a student in your class with hearing problems. You have been told that her ability to detect sound waves and vibrations within the inner ear is impaired. Which of the following correctly identities Jane's difficulty? A) mixed impairment B) conductive impairment C) sensorineural impairment D) b and c
sensorineural impairment
Identify the constructed response item: A) multiple choice B) short answer C) true/answer D) matching
short answer
Tests, or any other measures, that are intended to be administered, scored, and interpreted the same way no matter when and where they are used are called: A) norm-referenced B) reliable C) criterion-referenced D) standardized
standardized
Regarding formative assessment, instructional feedback should be directed toward at least two major audiences. They are...
teachers and students
As a teacher, you are reviewing the criteria to include in your grading system. Which of the following must be included? A) the students' effort B) the students' aptitude C) the students' work habits D) the students' achievements
the students' achievements
Effective classroom assessment should include none of these:
unspecified outcomes or learning endpoints, traditional and convenient assessment measures, minimal training and experience requirements
