17 Questions
What type of battery allows flexibility to administer either a standard or extended evaluation?
Achievement battery
Which type of assessment involves an examinee doing more than selecting the correct response from a group of alternatives?
Authentic assessment
What is the purpose of a performance task in assessment?
To evaluate work samples based on domain criteria
Which assessment practice is synonymous with a work sample evaluation?
Portfolio assessment
In which type of assessment are techniques specifically designed to align academic teachings with real-world scenarios?
Authentic assessment
What distinguishes authentic assessment from traditional assessments?
Evaluation of work samples based on expert criteria
Which of the following is a drawback of using personal portfolios as an assessment method?
It is difficult to develop reliable criteria due to the diversity of portfolios.
What is the main advantage of using authentic assessments?
They assess students' ability to transfer knowledge to real-world activities.
Which of the following is a potential drawback of authentic assessments?
They may assess prior knowledge and experience rather than what was learned in the classroom.
What is the main advantage of peer appraisal techniques?
They offer a different perspective from those who interact with the student regularly.
Which of the following is NOT a potential use of peer appraisal techniques mentioned in the text?
Providing feedback on a student's professional development.
Based on the information provided, which assessment method would be most suitable for a large introductory course?
Traditional multiple-choice tests
What are achievement batteries?
Tests that cover a number of academic areas and are divided into subtests
Which of the following is an example of an achievement battery?
Wide Range Achievement Test5
What is the primary purpose of achievement batteries?
To assess a student's accomplishment in various academic areas
Which of the following statements about achievement batteries is true?
They are divided into subtests for different academic areas
Which of the following tests is NOT an example of an achievement battery mentioned in the text?
Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales
Assessment tests in education designed to measure the degree of learning resulting from exposure to a learning experience. These tests help gauge student progress, compare individual accomplishments, and determine the best instructional strategies. They also aid in making decisions about student placement and acceptance.
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