test 5
What is one of the benefits to using portfolio assessments?
Student portfolios reflect real-world tasks.
Why are teaching cognates important for English Language Learners?
bridges new vocabulary to a student's first language
What is needed in order to make accurate and effective decisions about individuals?
data from multiple sources
What is a primary benefit to using constructed responses?
helps improve student writing
Which of the following best describes the type of assessment of the State of Texas (STAAR) test?
summative and criterion-referenced
When is homework most effective?
when it has a defined purpose
Which of the following is (are) considered Supplementary Aids and Services?
0.5
A recent assessment was given to 100 students. On the first question, 57 student answered "A" the correct answer. What is the difficulty index?
0.57
According to research, how long should a teacher wait after asking a question?
3 seconds or more
Which of the following skills should a teacher have in ensure data is used to positively influence student achievement?
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What is the difference between cognitive prompts and metacognitive prompts?
A cognitive prompt is based on student knowledge of a process or procedure while metacognitive prompts are based on student reflection.
Which of the following statements is true regarding data and best practices?
A quality assessment will produce purposeful data that will drive instructional practices.
Which of the following is true regarding academic conversations?
Academic conversations lead to critical thinking, and then critical writing. Academic conversations should be modeled by the teacher. one more
Ms. Chang has a very welcoming classroom environment. Her desks are in pods to elicit conversation with a word wall and several manufactured posters hanging around the room. Which of the following should Ms. Chang change to help improve the learning environment?
Add visuals to the word wall to help students make connections. Replace manufactured posters with anchor charts created with her class. one more
Which of the following is not one of the four domains of the T-TESS rubric?
Assessment Practices
Why is the "No Child Left Behind" act of 2001 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 important in education?
Both support educational initiatives by helping children learn and addressing problems earlier. Both hold schools accountable for the progress of all students, including those with disabilities. one more too
How does academic and conversational English differ?
Conversational English usually has the context embedded.
What is the best way to prevent giving a subjective assessment?
Create a rubric to align standards for scoring.
How does formative assessment differ from summative assessment?
Formative assessments are assessments for learning, while summative assessments are assessments of learning. F
Mr. Braden is an eighth grade social studies teacher with seven English Language Learners in his class. His upcoming unit is over the California Gold Rush. Which of the following would help assist ELL learners throughout this unit?
Have a word wall with the words "gold", "rush", and "Westward Expansion" one more
Mr. Razo is working on building academic vocabulary with his students. To help students retain, comprehend, and apply vocabulary, he begins by describing the words using photographs and stories. After, he has the students restate the definition or description of the word. Once these steps are completed, students engage with activities that help students add to their understanding of the terminology. Occasionally, if time permits, he will play a jeopardy game to test students understanding of the words. According to Marzano, how could Mr. Razo revise his plans to reflect best practices for building academic vocabulary?
Have students to construct a visual or symbol for the word. Hold small group discussions in which students apply new vocabulary.
Read the TEK from the eighth grade Language Arts and Reading curriculum. Read the questions that follow. Which of the following question stems would help the teacher determine if the student has met the standard? (7) Comprehension of Literary Text/Literary Nonfiction. Students understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the varied structural patterns and features of literary nonfiction and provide evidence from text to support their understanding. Students are expected to analyze passages in well-known speeches for the author's use of literary devices and word and phrase choice (e.g., aphorisms, epigraphs) to appeal to the audience.
How does the author's use of an aphorism contribute to the overall meaning of the text?
What is the purpose of STAAR/EOC assessments?
Identify the proficiency levels of individual students, schools, and districts
Tai is a fourth grade English Language Learner. His teacher, Mr. Newkirk, asked him to write about the water cycle. This was his response: Water starts in clouds. Clouds creates high in sky. Rain comes down and makes it wet. Heat makes water evaporate. Evaporate means gas. Water is liquid a gas and Solid. Based on the response, which of the following describes his proficiency level for writing?
Intermediate: Tai explains the content but lacks vocabulary to develop the response.
Joey, a tenth grade student, is struggling to pass his English I End of Course exam. Which of the following should Joey's teacher use to determine current level of performance and growth?
Ipsative standards
Joey is a fifth grade student with a visual impairment. Which of the following reflects an appropriate accommodation for this student?
It builds self-responsibility and accountability for learning. It defines clear rules and expectations for classroom behavior.
Which of the following reflects a SMART goal?
No. A smart goal should be measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely. By May 2012 (timely), all AP Biology students will demonstrate growth in analyzing data and sources of error (relevant) by improving at least one rank level (achievable) from the pre-assessment given in the fall to the official AP Biology exam given in the spring (measureable through an Ipsative standard).
Which of the following teacher prompts would be appropriate for a student with 1-3 years of language acquisition?
No. A student with 1-3 years of language acquisition should have good comprehension and produce simple sentences. Additionally, speech is emerging, so it would be appropriate to ask questions such as why, how, explain.
What is criterion validity?
No. Criterion validity refers to the extent to which scores on the test agree with or predict an external criterion. For example, a well-designed benchmark or common assessment should be an indicator of future success on the STAAR exam. Content validity refers to the extent to which the content of the test matches the objectives that were taught. Construct validity refers to the correspondence between the assessment and a rationale or theory.
In addition to meeting the criterion for one of the thirteen disabilities, what other criteria must a child meet to become eligible for special education services?
No. Educational need is required to become eligible for special education services. Educational need shows that, as a result of the disability, the child must need special education services so as to benefit from his education.
Ms. Gonzalez, a sixth grade science teacher, is looking for a way to bring closure to her lesson over weather. Which of the following activities would you suggest for Ms. Gonzalez?
No. Engaging in a metacognitive activity will allow students to evaluate and reflect on their learning for the unit. This helps validates the students learning. Asking robust questions, directly modeling a skill, and verbally cuing a skill should occur during the lesson cycle to help guide the teaching.
Which of the following statements best summarizes the characteristics of effective feedback?
No. In order to give effective feedback, the teacher and student need to understand a clearly defined goal, evidence of the student's present work, and a way to close the gap between the curriculum goals and the current work. Effective feedback doesn't always increase student performance, but it will definitely help. The feedback shouldn't place a value on a student's work, but rather provide student-friendly guidance on how to improve.
Mr. Le, a special education teacher at Rydell High, has noticed that other staff members seem resistant to "dealing" with special education students. He has overheard teachers complaining that they have to "water down curriculum" for students, or that the "special education teacher is the only one that should have to work with those students." In order to create a quality inclusion program, what should Mr. Le emphasize?
No. Mrs. Romney should initiate the screening process using response to intervention. The instruction and interventions need to be scientifically based and delivered to students in the general education classroom. The progress of the student is monitored and measured to determine if more intensive intervention are needed. A token economy rewards system may be utilized as a part of Response to Intervention. The Behavior Intervention Plan is decided by the ARD committee.
With regards to testing, which of the following is best defines reliability?
No. Reliability is the extent to which the results are consistent. Validity is the accuracy of the assessment. Construct validity is the correspondence between the assessment and a theory. Criterion validity is the extent to which the content of the test matches the objective that were taught.
Who makes educational decisions for the student receiving special services?
No. The ARD Committee (Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee) meets annually to make educational decisions for the student receiving the special services. The committee consists of the general education teacher, a special education teacher, a parent, a representative from the district, and a diagnostician or licensed school psychologist.
According to Chapter 74.4b, what are the responsibilities of the district?
No. The Input Hypothesis focuses on acquisition, not learning. The learner will progress with language acquisition if the input is one step beyond his stage of competence. The Monitor Hypothesis states that the use of correct, formal language is the focus when the learner takes the time to remember the rules of language. Focusing on the rules, which is a function of internal communication "monitor" forms that bases of this hypothesis. The Affective Filter Hypothesis proposes that there are countless variables that influence language acquisition.
How might a teacher increase a student's intrinsic motivation?
No. The following measures increase a student's intrinsic motivation: providing a sense of self-control and choice, increasing frequency and specificity of feedback, providing a challenge without a threat, encouraging self-assessment. Intimidating a student and giving responsibility without authority can be detrimental to a student's intrinsic motivation.
Prior to going on an interview Ann looked up and read the following data provided on the TARP for Star High School. Ann was able to obtain the following data: The student had a high at-risk population. 84% of the students are economically-disadvantaged. 5% Pacific Islander, 20% of the school population is Hispanic, 35% African American, 40% Caucasian. The passing rate for the Algebra I End of Course Exam is 33%. How should Ann use this information to her advantage during an interview?
No. The information provided on the TARP is invaluable when preparing for an interview, as it helps you understand student population, as well as identify the school's strengths and weaknesses. Looking at this data, Ann would be able to highlight past experience working with economically-disadvantaged students. It would also be beneficial to inquire about interventions the school is providing for students who have met and failed the assessment. Doing this would allow Ann to determine if her philosophy about working with this student population aligns with the school's expectations and philosophy of best practices.
Juan is a student in Ms. Waltman's third grade class. When Ms. Waltman was explaining directions, Juan looked interested and engaged. However, Ms. Waltman noticed that when she told the students to "get to work" Juan just sat in his seat. According to the TELPAS Proficiency Level Descriptors, how should Ms. Waltman evaluate Juan's listening level?
No. The student would be at the beginning proficiency because he is unable to seek clarification over the simple directions. He demeanor (looked interested in engaged, but didn't following directions) shows that he wants to engage, but is still functioning at a beginning proficiency level. A student at intermedia, advanced, or advanced high would have the skills required to seek clarification or ask the speaker to slow down.
Which of the following describes the three phases for making data part of the ongoing cycle of instructional improvement?
No. The three phases for making data a part of an ongoing cycle of instruction improvement are collecting and preparing data, interpreting data, and testing hypothesis.
What are the three ways in which validity can be measured?
No. There are three types of validity: content, criterion, construct. TEKS are learning standards. Reliability refers to the extent to which the results are consistent.
What is one of the benefits of a "two-way bilingual" (Dual Language) program?
No. Two-way bilingual allows both English and Spanish speakers to become fluent in another language. This program embraces bilingualism and promotes biliteracy.
A data team recently met to discuss the following ninth grade test scores from a district benchmark in English. The team noticed that students 85% of students did not meet the standard for the English I, objective (TEK) 5A (analyze non-linear plot development e.g. flashbacks, foreshadowing, sub-plots, parallel plot structures and compare it to linear plot development). With this data in mind, how should the data team proceed?
No. With a failure rate of 85% the team should form that hypothesis that the majority of students would benefit from reteaching how to analyze non-linear plot development. Pulling students out of class would be ineffective because of the number of students that need to master the skill. Since 85% (the majority) of the students struggled, there most likely wouldn't be an indicator pointing to a specific subgroup. The failure rate would be high in all subgroups. With a failure rate of 85% on a summative assessment, it is most likely that the learning objective was not clearly aligned with the TEKS.
What is the primary objective of the English Language Proficiency Standards?
ONLY OHNE CORECT
What is the difference between readiness standards and supporting standards?
Readiness standards are essential for success in the current grade while supporting standards prepare students for success in upcoming years.
Which of the following is an early intervention process for children at-risk for not meeting their grade level standards?
Response to Intervention (RtI)
Which of the following standardized test is a student with a significant cognitive disability who accesses and participates in grade level TEKS required to take?
STAAR-ALT2
A teacher used the following question and answers on a multiple choice test. Why is this a poor example of a multiple choice question?
The answers are not plausible or homogenous.
which of the following outlines the four types of decisions assessments helps educators make?
The correct answer is screening, progress, diagnostic, or outcome.
Which of the following is a good example of a true/false question?
The setting of Romeo and Juliet is in Verona, Italy.
Why is it important to increase the wait time for English Language Learners?
They have to translate both the question and answer.
Which strategy is used when a teacher models his process of thinking for students to hear?
Think Aloud
What is the purpose if having a diverse continuum of special education services?
To ensure the student is placed in the least restrictive environment
Ms. McKend, a fifth grade math teacher, gave a quiz to assess students' ability to round decimals to the nearest tenths. However, Ms. McKend became discouraged when only two out of her 25 students passed the exam. What should Ms. McKend consider first?
Was the assessment appropriately aligned to the learning standards?
Ms. Bray, a high school teacher, is part of a data team that is analyzing the scores from the most recent End of Course administration for US History. The team has noted remarkable improvement in the scores of African American students. Which of the following would be an appropriate and purposeful response?
What interventions have been offered that led to the improvement of this subgroup?
Which of the following scenarios would be best for an ELL student?
a classroom that relies on specific directives for interactive groups a classroom that using Kagan's cooperative structures
What is TELPAS?
a statewide assessment a summative assessment
Which of the following describes a Long Term English Learner?
a student who is proficient with conversational English but struggles with academic English
what do the ipastive standards compare
a student's performance on the assessment compared to that of his prior performance.
Vi is a new student Ms. Ta's eighth grade English Language Arts and Reading class. According to Freeman, Freeman, and Ramirez (2008), what should Ms. Ta do first?
acquire background knowledge about the student
Which of the following is an example of a modification?
altering a test to account for 3 out of 5 TEKS
Which of the following terms is closely associated with informal assessment?
assessment for learning
According to Fisher and Frey, what type of "robust" question is provided below? Can you show me where you found that information?
clarification question
Which type of questions elicit higher thinking skills?
constructed response
Mr. Smith, a tenth grade English Language Arts teacher, wants to conference with students during class about a recent writing assignment. What does he need to consider?
creating an activity that aligns to TEKS that students can complete independently
Rather than simply correcting a student that responds incorrectly to a question, which of the following strategy would be best for a teacher to use?
cuing
In order for a student to exit an ESL program, which of the following criteria must be met?
fluent score on the English OLPT proficient score on a norm-referenced standardized test in reading and writing
Which environment would be best for a student who needs specific and intensive instruction related to their specific area of disability?
general education classroom and special education resource classroom
What is the primary benefit to asking "robust" questions?
helps a teacher determine what students know, how they use information, and the need for clarification
What should the teacher explicitly state during direct instruction?
how it will be used what is being taught choose one more
What does modeling allow students to better understand?
how to develop inner dialogue how to develop a skill or problem solving strategy
Which of the following is the LPAC (Language Proficiency Assessment Committee) responsible for?
idk
According to Fisher and Frey, what type of "robust" question is provided below? If you could give Romeo and Juliet advice, what would you tell them?
inventive question
In order to ensure an appropriate assessment is given, what needs to be considered?
learning target
Which of the following type of formal assessment is easy to design, mark, and assess?
multiple choice questions
Evaluate the scenario below: Mrs. Anderson teaches World Geography to a diverse group of ninth grade students. She asked the students to list the seven continents. Geraldo quickly raises his hand (as he always does) and Mrs. Anderson immediately calls on him. After correctly listing the seven continents, Mrs. Anderson continues to the next question. On the next unit assessment, she realizes that 50% of her students are not mastering the basic skills. What advice can you provide to Mrs. Anderson?
ncreasing the wait time will increase the accountability of all students. ONE MORE. Increasing the wait time after asking the question and after the answer is provided for second language learners and students with processing difficulties will help increase student participation.
Which of the following can help motivate students involved in an inclusion program?
peer tutors or mentors leadership opportunities
In addition to the summative data, what else should be considered when disaggegating the data to draw an informed conclusion?
professional development student attendance parental involvement student mobility rate
Which of the following is considered a best practice for assessment?
provide an overview of the concepts that will be on the assessment
Mrs. Romney, a first grade teacher, notices that her student Kezia if falling behind learning the required TEKS. Additionally, Kezia has been acting out by hitting her peers and verbally attacking them. When Mrs. Romney attempts to correct Kezia's behavior, Kezia becomes emotional and shuts down. Mrs. Romney has already contacted and met with Kezia's parents. What is the next step Mrs. Romney should take?
providing enlarged copy of print and text
When preparing for an interview, what will the Texas Academic Performance Report help you better understand?
scores and trends of the school
All of the following can negatively influence a student's intrinsic motivation EXCEPT—
self-assessment
Diana is struggling to answer simple science questions because she struggles with starting a sentence. Which of the following accommodations would best help Diana participate in class discussions?
sentence stems
Which of the following is an example of a performance assessment in a music class?
singing a song at the winter choir show
Mr. Jackson teaches third grade math. His students are currently struggling with multiplication problems. Which of the following would be the best way to efficiently check for understanding after teaching a lesson?
solve problems on a personalized white board
What is the first component a teacher needs to consider for effective differentiated instruction?
student learner characteristics
Jesse is struggling to write an expository essay in English class. Which of the following formative assessment would Jesse benefit from?
student-teacher conference
When creating a summative assessment, what should the teacher consider FIRST?
the objective and rigor listed in the TEKS
What does checking for understanding allow a teacher to assess?
the skills and content the learner has mastered whether or not the teacher needs to further scaffold instruction one more
Why should learning objectives be clearly posted for ELL students?
to build a connection between language objectives and content objectives
According to Krashen, which of the following hypotheses states that the learner will progress with language acquisition if the input level is one step beyond his or her stage of competence?
to develop English language skills in students whom English is not their first language
Why is creating a blueprint for a test helpful?
to ensure objectives are covered at the appropriate rigor level
Why might a teacher choose to use a non-traditional form of assessment?
to provide insight into a student's thinking and problem solving skills
Formative assessment plays a critical role in student learning and achievement. When planning lessons, what should the teacher consider?
type of questions asked, wait time provided, number of opportunities to respond to higher order questions, and quality feedback
Which of the following is the best way to order questions in a test?
vary difficulty of the questions
Which of the following strategies will help an ELL acquire academic vocabulary?
visual representation word wall
According to research, when does formative assessment have the biggest impact on student achievement?
when assessments yield accurate information and effective feedback is given
Which of the following explains why a teacher might ask an elicitation question as opposed to a heuristic question?
when the teacher wants to better understand a student's prior knowledge
Ms. Phillips is trying to create a print-rich environment for her students. Which of the following should she consider utilizing in the classroom?
word wall
