EDF 4430 Final Exam Flashcards

Questions and Answers

A ________ is an assessment likely given multiple times throughout a course.

formative assessment

A non-standardized test can also be 'high-stakes'.

True

Which of the following is not a noted key issue of debate in modern-day assessment?

the use of analytics in large-scale assessment

_________ are commonly used to give teachers a better and more complex understanding of student performance.

analytics Signup and view all the answers

Giving potential students a test to determine whether they are ready to take an advanced AP Biology class would be an example of a:

placement assessment Signup and view all the answers

What type of assessment would we use to determine that all the seventh grade algebra teachers in St. Lucie County are measuring student performance uniformly?

common assessment Signup and view all the answers

The Florida Department of Education requires all BS education students to submit a collection of critical assignments across classes via the Live Tech platform. This is a good example of:

portfolio assessment Signup and view all the answers

Student scores on required government assessments determining school funding would be a good example of:

high-stakes assessment Signup and view all the answers

Under the No Child Left Behind Act, teacher performance can no longer be determined by student scores on national tests.

False Signup and view all the answers

Interim assessments are more likely to be summative rather than formative.

False Signup and view all the answers

Taking a career test in high school to tell you what job would best suit your future is a good example of _________ validity.

Criterion Signup and view all the answers

Data shows that the socio-economic status of a family will likely have little impact on their children's college admission test scores.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a source of evidence when measuring validity?

reliability Signup and view all the answers

If I give the same assessment to new students at the beginning of each fall, spring, and summer semester and only my fall and spring students consistently pass the test, I likely have a problem with:

reliability Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship of reliability to validity?

scores must be reliable before conclusions can be valid Signup and view all the answers

There is a direct relation to a student's ethnicity, first language, and culture and potential test bias.

True Signup and view all the answers

A math test that uses difficult language and vocabulary suffers from __________ validity problems.

content validity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an important step in choosing a quality assessment?

All the Above Signup and view all the answers

Criterion-related predictive validity and concurrent validity are the same.

True Signup and view all the answers

Standardized tests are generally summative assessments.

True Signup and view all the answers

Formative assessment needs to be connected to the overall instructional plan.

true Signup and view all the answers

A test is formatted and utilized in such a way that it is always considered a summative assessment measure.

False Signup and view all the answers

The definition of ______ often varies by different institutions.

interim assessment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a topic of debate concerning formative assessment?

the use of formative assessments in high-stakes situations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not an example of a formative assessment?

none of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which is the best way to measure students' understanding of an entire unit's worth of work?

summative assessment Signup and view all the answers

Summative assessment is designed to:

confirm student learning and accomplishment, as well as, serve as a formal evaluation of a student's learning Signup and view all the answers

A test is formatted and utilized in such a way that it is always considered a formative assessment measure.

False Signup and view all the answers

Summative assessment can sometimes be used as a diagnostic tool and help students focus on the learning process.

true Signup and view all the answers

Holistic rubrics are advantageous to use for pre-assessment.

true Signup and view all the answers

Extended response items.....

All the Above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of performance assessment?

they are difficult to use with students in need of assistive accommodation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a recommended type of assessment accommodation?

reparation Signup and view all the answers

It is recommended that instructors use performance assessments that require students to use complex cognitive skills.

True Signup and view all the answers

While potentially beneficial and easy to maintain, anecdotal records are not always objective enough to assist in effective record-keeping.

False Signup and view all the answers

Taking sentences directly from textbooks for lecture notes is a common problem in selected response creation.

True Signup and view all the answers

'None of the above' and 'all of the above' answers should be used with caution as they can potentially lead assessment takers to choose incorrectly based on partial knowledge.

true Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about constructed-response items is not true?

they have problems with validity compared to selected response Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are important for selecting appropriate assessment techniques?

validity and reliability Signup and view all the answers

The two types of scoring rubrics are and _.

holistic and analytic Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a performance assessment?

having a learner properly identify which dance steps are correct after viewing multiple dance steps Signup and view all the answers

Types of selected response items include:

matching questions, true and false questions, multiple choice Signup and view all the answers

Constructed response items currently require deeper processing than selective response.

True Signup and view all the answers

All of the following about essay items on tests are true except they are best used in selected response formats.

True Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Assessment Types and Definitions

Formative Assessment: Assessment given multiple times during a course to monitor student learning.
Non-standardized Tests: Can be classified as "high-stakes," emphasizing their potential impact on students.
Placement Assessment: Used to determine readiness for advanced courses, like an AP Biology class.
Common Assessment: Ensures uniform measurement of student performance among teachers, such as seventh-grade algebra educators.
Portfolio Assessment: Involves collecting critical assignments across classes to showcase student learning.

High-Stakes and Standardized Assessments

High-Stakes Assessment: Standardized tests influencing government funding for schools based on student scores.
Standardized Tests: Generally categorized as summative assessments, evaluating overall student learning.

Validity and Reliability

Validity: The degree to which evidence supports the scores of an assessment for decision-making.
Reliability: Refers to the consistency of assessment results over time; reliable scores are essential for valid conclusions.
Content Validity: Relates to the appropriateness of the test content in measuring the intended skill or knowledge area.
Criterion-Related Validity: Includes predictive validity, indicating that both measure the same underlying construct.

Assessment Design and Considerations

Summative Assessment: Confirms student learning and serves as a formal evaluation method.
Interim Assessments: Are often formative, providing checkpoints for understanding throughout the academic year.
Holistic Rubrics: Useful during pre-assessment phases to gauge overall performance.
Performance Assessments: Require complex cognitive skills and effective management of accommodations for diverse learners.

Constructed Responses and Item Types

Constructed-Response Items: Demand deeper cognitive processing compared to selected-response items.
Selected Response Items: Comprise matching questions, true/false, and multiple-choice formats, and must be used judiciously to avoid confusion.
Essay Items: Best utilized in selected-response formats, challenging to integrate effectively in assessments.

General Assessment Issues

Socio-economic Status Impact: Strong correlation between family background and children's standardized test scores.
Ethnicity and Cultural Bias: Direct link between a student's background and test biases must be considered during assessments.
Assessment Accommodation: Consider accommodations for students requiring additional support; some methods may not be effective for certain students.

Trends in Assessment Debates

Use of Analytics: Assessments increasingly utilize analytics for improved understanding of student performance.
Debate Topics: Issues such as the application of formative assessments in high-stakes environments and the importance of reliability and validity are central to discussions on assessment practices.

Miscellaneous Facts

Cautions in Assessment Item Design: "None of the above" and "all of the above" options should be used carefully to avoid leading students to incorrect answers.
Problematic Practices: Directly taking sentences from textbooks for lecture notes may create biases in assessments.

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Questions and Answers

A ________ is an assessment likely given multiple times throughout a course.

A non-standardized test can also be 'high-stakes'.

Which of the following is not a noted key issue of debate in modern-day assessment?

_________ are commonly used to give teachers a better and more complex understanding of student performance.

Giving potential students a test to determine whether they are ready to take an advanced AP Biology class would be an example of a:

What type of assessment would we use to determine that all the seventh grade algebra teachers in St. Lucie County are measuring student performance uniformly?

The Florida Department of Education requires all BS education students to submit a collection of critical assignments across classes via the Live Tech platform. This is a good example of:

Student scores on required government assessments determining school funding would be a good example of:

Under the No Child Left Behind Act, teacher performance can no longer be determined by student scores on national tests.

Interim assessments are more likely to be summative rather than formative.

Taking a career test in high school to tell you what job would best suit your future is a good example of _________ validity.

Data shows that the socio-economic status of a family will likely have little impact on their children's college admission test scores.

Which of the following is not a source of evidence when measuring validity?

If I give the same assessment to new students at the beginning of each fall, spring, and summer semester and only my fall and spring students consistently pass the test, I likely have a problem with:

Which of the following best describes the relationship of reliability to validity?

There is a direct relation to a student's ethnicity, first language, and culture and potential test bias.

A math test that uses difficult language and vocabulary suffers from __________ validity problems.

Which of the following is an important step in choosing a quality assessment?

Criterion-related predictive validity and concurrent validity are the same.

Standardized tests are generally summative assessments.

Formative assessment needs to be connected to the overall instructional plan.

A test is formatted and utilized in such a way that it is always considered a summative assessment measure.

The definition of ______ often varies by different institutions.

Which of the following is not a topic of debate concerning formative assessment?

Which of the following is not an example of a formative assessment?

Which is the best way to measure students' understanding of an entire unit's worth of work?

Summative assessment is designed to:

A test is formatted and utilized in such a way that it is always considered a formative assessment measure.

Summative assessment can sometimes be used as a diagnostic tool and help students focus on the learning process.

Holistic rubrics are advantageous to use for pre-assessment.

Extended response items.....

Which of the following is not a disadvantage of performance assessment?

Which of the following is not a recommended type of assessment accommodation?

It is recommended that instructors use performance assessments that require students to use complex cognitive skills.

While potentially beneficial and easy to maintain, anecdotal records are not always objective enough to assist in effective record-keeping.

Taking sentences directly from textbooks for lecture notes is a common problem in selected response creation.

'None of the above' and 'all of the above' answers should be used with caution as they can potentially lead assessment takers to choose incorrectly based on partial knowledge.

Which of the following statements about constructed-response items is not true?

Which of the following are important for selecting appropriate assessment techniques?

The two types of scoring rubrics are ______ and _______.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a performance assessment?

Types of selected response items include:

Constructed response items currently require deeper processing than selective response.

All of the following about essay items on tests are true except they are best used in selected response formats.

Study Notes

Assessment Types and Definitions

High-Stakes and Standardized Assessments

Validity and Reliability

Assessment Design and Considerations

Constructed Responses and Item Types

General Assessment Issues

Trends in Assessment Debates

Miscellaneous Facts

Studying That Suits You

Description

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