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Achievement tests are useful in measuring an individual's:
Achievement tests are useful in measuring an individual's:
current knowledge and skills
Which is NOT a purpose of achievement tests?
Which is NOT a purpose of achievement tests?
Teacher-made achievement tests reflect:
Teacher-made achievement tests reflect:
learning objectives to a particular course
Standardized achievement tests are developed to cover:
Standardized achievement tests are developed to cover:
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Which is NOT a universal feature of standardized tests?
Which is NOT a universal feature of standardized tests?
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Most achievement test batteries are:
Most achievement test batteries are:
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The California Achievement Test is an example of a(n):
The California Achievement Test is an example of a(n):
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This test was especially developed to follow an 'easy-hard-easy' format:
This test was especially developed to follow an 'easy-hard-easy' format:
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This individual achievement test is developed to measure achievement in individuals as young as 2 years old:
This individual achievement test is developed to measure achievement in individuals as young as 2 years old:
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Diagnostic tests are used for identifying and diagnosing:
Diagnostic tests are used for identifying and diagnosing:
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Individuals from diverse linguistic backgrounds or those experiencing language or communicative difficulties may be assessed using:
Individuals from diverse linguistic backgrounds or those experiencing language or communicative difficulties may be assessed using:
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An individual's future performance may be predicted using:
An individual's future performance may be predicted using:
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Colleges and universities often use these tests to determine advance placement, credits and admission:
Colleges and universities often use these tests to determine advance placement, credits and admission:
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This grade level is not included in the National Assessment of Educational Progress measure of student achievement across the United States:
This grade level is not included in the National Assessment of Educational Progress measure of student achievement across the United States:
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Which population of students is NOT considered to be appropriate for the administration of the curriculum-based assessment?
Which population of students is NOT considered to be appropriate for the administration of the curriculum-based assessment?
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The primary issue with high-stakes testing is that they are used to:
The primary issue with high-stakes testing is that they are used to:
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According to this chapter on assessment, high stakes testing increases:
According to this chapter on assessment, high stakes testing increases:
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An individual's knowledge or skills in a particular content area in which he or she has received instruction is defined as:
An individual's knowledge or skills in a particular content area in which he or she has received instruction is defined as:
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Informal achievement tests constructed to reflect the learning objectives specific to a particular teacher, course, or unit of instruction are called:
Informal achievement tests constructed to reflect the learning objectives specific to a particular teacher, course, or unit of instruction are called:
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Commercially developed tests designed to reflect learning outcomes and content common to the majority of U.S. schools are called:
Commercially developed tests designed to reflect learning outcomes and content common to the majority of U.S. schools are called:
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Standardized achievement tests may be _____, _____, or both.
Standardized achievement tests may be _____, _____, or both.
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An individual's test score is compared to the scores of the normative sample, which enables test users to estimate an individual's position relative to other test takers is known as:
An individual's test score is compared to the scores of the normative sample, which enables test users to estimate an individual's position relative to other test takers is known as:
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An individual's test score is measured against a specific level of achievement is known as:
An individual's test score is measured against a specific level of achievement is known as:
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Criterion-referenced tests can be used to:
Criterion-referenced tests can be used to:
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Criterion-referenced tests are sometimes called:
Criterion-referenced tests are sometimes called:
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The College Basic Academic Subjects Examination (College BASE) is a criterion-referenced test which assesses the degree to which college students have:
The College Basic Academic Subjects Examination (College BASE) is a criterion-referenced test which assesses the degree to which college students have:
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The Criterion Test of Basic Skills (CTOBS-2) is designed to measure:
The Criterion Test of Basic Skills (CTOBS-2) is designed to measure:
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Criterion-referenced tests are often referred to as ______________________________, particularly in education,
Criterion-referenced tests are often referred to as ______________________________, particularly in education,
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State-developed standardized test used in statewide assessment programs to measure academic achievement across multiple grade levels in elementary, middle, and high school are called:
State-developed standardized test used in statewide assessment programs to measure academic achievement across multiple grade levels in elementary, middle, and high school are called:
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The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is also known as:
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is also known as:
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An alternative approach to student assessment that emphasizes repeated measures, linking of instruction and assessment, and use of material from local curriculum is called:
An alternative approach to student assessment that emphasizes repeated measures, linking of instruction and assessment, and use of material from local curriculum is called:
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A type of curriculum-based assessment often associated with special education is known as:
A type of curriculum-based assessment often associated with special education is known as:
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A form of assessment in which students are asked to perform real-world tasks that demonstrate meaningful application of essential knowledge and skills is called:
A form of assessment in which students are asked to perform real-world tasks that demonstrate meaningful application of essential knowledge and skills is called:
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A type of performance assessment widely used in educational settings as a means for examining and measuring students' progress is called:
A type of performance assessment widely used in educational settings as a means for examining and measuring students' progress is called:
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In-school factors of student achievement include:
In-school factors of student achievement include:
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Out-of-school factors of student achievement include:
Out-of-school factors of student achievement include:
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Study Notes
Achievement Tests
- Assess current knowledge and skills of individuals.
- Used for making placement decisions, evaluating instructional objectives, and providing endorsement certification.
Types of Achievement Tests
- Teacher-made tests align with specific learning objectives for courses.
- Standardized tests are developed to cover broad content areas, ensuring consistency across testing.
- Group administration is common among achievement test batteries.
Examples of Achievement Tests
- California Achievement Test exemplifies an achievement test battery.
- Stanford Achievement Test is designed in an "easy-hard-easy" format.
- Woodcock-Johnson III Test of Achievement can measure abilities in individuals as young as 2 years old.
Diagnostic and Criterion-Referenced Tests
- Diagnostic tests identify learning disabilities and help design educational interventions.
- Criterion-referenced tests assess whether specific academic standards are met.
Test Interpretations
- Norm-referenced scoring compares an individual's score against a normative sample.
- Criterion-referenced interpretation measures a score against a predefined standard.
Purpose and Application of Tests
- Subject area tests predict future performance and determine placement or admission in colleges.
- High-stakes testing raises concerns about promoting or retaining students and can contribute to increased dropout rates.
Types of Assessments
- Curriculum-based assessments link instruction with assessment using direct observation of student performance.
- Performance assessments require students to demonstrate knowledge through real-world tasks.
- Portfolio assessments evaluate students' progress through collections of their work.
Factors Influencing Student Achievement
- In-school factors include curriculum rigor, teacher experience, class sizes, and school safety.
- Out-of-school factors encompass nutritional status, parental involvement, and environmental influences such as lead exposure or mobility.
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