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What is included in the verbal category of Magno's taxonomy of aptitude test items?
What is included in the verbal category of Magno's taxonomy of aptitude test items?
- Visual discrimination
- Progressive series
- Verbal analogy (correct)
- Object assembly
What distinguishes a speed test from a power test?
What distinguishes a speed test from a power test?
- Speed tests include items of increasing difficulty.
- Power tests are completed within a strict time limit.
- Speed tests consist of easy items with a time constraint. (correct)
- Speed tests consist of challenging questions.
Which of the following best describes a criterion-referenced test?
Which of the following best describes a criterion-referenced test?
- Scores are derived from calculating mean and standard deviations.
- Scores are compared to a distribution of a sample group.
- Scores are based on individual performance relative to a norm.
- Scores are compared to a specific cutoff standard. (correct)
How are scores interpreted in a norm-referenced test?
How are scores interpreted in a norm-referenced test?
What is indicated by a high score in a criterion-referenced test?
What is indicated by a high score in a criterion-referenced test?
Which of the following statements accurately represents a characteristic of a power test?
Which of the following statements accurately represents a characteristic of a power test?
What is a typical example of a speed test?
What is a typical example of a speed test?
What is the primary use of standardized tests in relation to norm-referenced tests?
What is the primary use of standardized tests in relation to norm-referenced tests?
What is the primary purpose of drills and exercises in the learning process?
What is the primary purpose of drills and exercises in the learning process?
When is a summative assessment typically conducted?
When is a summative assessment typically conducted?
Why should formative and summative assessments be aligned?
Why should formative and summative assessments be aligned?
In a physical education context, how is a pre-final performance categorized?
In a physical education context, how is a pre-final performance categorized?
What is the primary purpose of summative assessment?
What is the primary purpose of summative assessment?
Which statement correctly describes formative assessment?
Which statement correctly describes formative assessment?
Which type of assessments measure cognitive characteristics such as intelligence and critical thinking?
Which type of assessments measure cognitive characteristics such as intelligence and critical thinking?
What is an affective measure primarily used to assess?
What is an affective measure primarily used to assess?
What information is not typically gathered from formative assessment conducted at the beginning of a lesson?
What information is not typically gathered from formative assessment conducted at the beginning of a lesson?
How does formative assessment inform teaching during instruction?
How does formative assessment inform teaching during instruction?
What role does the guidance counselor play concerning assessment results?
What role does the guidance counselor play concerning assessment results?
What action is typically taken when formative assessment indicates that many learners struggle with a task?
What action is typically taken when formative assessment indicates that many learners struggle with a task?
What type of assessment would be appropriate for measuring a student's ability to solve word problems?
What type of assessment would be appropriate for measuring a student's ability to solve word problems?
A teacher uses formative assessment at the start of a lesson primarily to:
A teacher uses formative assessment at the start of a lesson primarily to:
If a teacher finds that a student can perform a task during formative assessment, what is a likely next step?
If a teacher finds that a student can perform a task during formative assessment, what is a likely next step?
Why is grading not typically performed during formative assessment?
Why is grading not typically performed during formative assessment?
What type of assessment requires learners to perform tasks rather than selecting a single correct answer?
What type of assessment requires learners to perform tasks rather than selecting a single correct answer?
Which of the following is an example of a paper-and-pencil type of assessment?
Which of the following is an example of a paper-and-pencil type of assessment?
What is a key characteristic of standardized tests compared to teacher-made tests?
What is a key characteristic of standardized tests compared to teacher-made tests?
Which cognitive skill is NOT typically assessed by paper-and-pencil type assessments?
Which cognitive skill is NOT typically assessed by paper-and-pencil type assessments?
When comparing the outcomes of standardized tests, what is the purpose of using a norm group?
When comparing the outcomes of standardized tests, what is the purpose of using a norm group?
Which of the following tasks is an appropriate example of performance-based assessment?
Which of the following tasks is an appropriate example of performance-based assessment?
Which statement correctly contrasts paper-and-pencil assessments and performance-based assessments?
Which statement correctly contrasts paper-and-pencil assessments and performance-based assessments?
Which of the following is an incorrect statement about teacher-made tests?
Which of the following is an incorrect statement about teacher-made tests?
What is the primary purpose of educational assessments?
What is the primary purpose of educational assessments?
Which type of assessment is focused on gathering information during the learning process?
Which type of assessment is focused on gathering information during the learning process?
What distinguishes criterion-referenced assessments from norm-referenced assessments?
What distinguishes criterion-referenced assessments from norm-referenced assessments?
Which classification of assessment is primarily used to track learner growth in schools?
Which classification of assessment is primarily used to track learner growth in schools?
What type of assessment measures learners' ability to perform tasks rather than their knowledge on paper?
What type of assessment measures learners' ability to perform tasks rather than their knowledge on paper?
Which assessment type is most commonly associated with high-stakes testing?
Which assessment type is most commonly associated with high-stakes testing?
In what scenario would psychological assessments primarily be utilized?
In what scenario would psychological assessments primarily be utilized?
Which classification of assessment focuses on the abilities and potential of learners?
Which classification of assessment focuses on the abilities and potential of learners?
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Study Notes
Different Classifications of Assessment
- Assessments are classified by purpose (educational vs. psychological), form (paper-and-pencil vs. performance-based), function (teacher-made vs. standardized), kind of learning (achievement, aptitude), ability (speed vs. power), and interpretation of learning (norm-referenced vs. criterion-referenced).
Educational vs. Psychological Assessments
- Educational assessments track learner growth and grade performance within a school context, using formative and summative assessments.
- Formative assessment is ongoing, gathering data to improve instruction and identify gaps in knowledge before and during lessons.
- Summative assessment evaluates overall learner achievement after instruction, providing documented evidence of learning.
Formative Assessment Insights
- Conducted before instruction to diagnose learner readiness, clarify misconceptions, and identify areas needing further practice.
- During instruction, used to gauge ongoing understanding and adapt teaching strategies as necessary.
- Results from formative assessments are not graded; instead, they inform teaching approaches and help learners monitor their own progress.
Summative Assessment Characteristics
- Conducted once the majority have demonstrated mastery of the learning targets, serving as the final evaluation of knowledge.
- Should align with formative assessments to ensure consistency and validity in measuring learning outcomes.
Types of Assessments
- Paper-and-Pencil Assessments: Fixed tasks with single correct answers, such as true/false or multiple-choice questions measuring cognitive abilities like recalling or applying knowledge.
- Performance-Based Assessments: Require real-life demonstrations or tasks, allowing for creativity in responses, such as essays, presentations, or artistic performances.
Distinctions Between Assessment Types
- Teacher-Made Tests: Customized for specific classroom objectives; flexible in format and scope.
- Standardized Tests: Pre-formulated assessments with fixed administration and scoring criteria; used to compare student performance against a norm.
Speed vs. Power Tests
- Speed Tests: Emphasize quick completion of easy items within a time limit, e.g., typing tests.
- Power Tests: Feature items that progressively increase in difficulty, allowing sufficient time for thoughtful responses, like advanced math problem-solving.
Norm-Referenced vs. Criterion-Referenced Tests
- Norm-Referenced Tests: Compare individual scores to a normative sample population, using mean and standard deviations for interpretation.
- Criterion-Referenced Tests: Base scoring on predefined standards or criteria, assessing learner proficiency against specified benchmarks.
Practical Applications of Assessment Types
- Paper-and-pencil assessments are useful for factual recall and basic skill checks, while performance-based assessments assess applied knowledge and critical thinking skills in more complex tasks.
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