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History of Achievement Tests

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What was the primary goal of the standardized achievement tests mentioned in the text?

Predicting future performance

Assessing a student's potential for learning

Providing an endpoint evaluation of a student's knowledge (correct)

Evaluating a wide range of experiences

How did standardized achievement tests differ from essay tests?

They were more cost-effective (correct)

They focused on predicting future performance

They were more subjective and less reliable

They evaluated unknown and uncontrolled experiences

What is the primary criterion for the validity of standardized achievement tests?

Content-related evidence (correct)

General ability

Predictive ability

Criterion-oriented evidence

How do aptitude tests differ from achievement tests as mentioned in the text?

They measure general ability Signup and view all the answers

What does Table 12.3 summarize according to the text?

The differences between achievement and aptitude tests Signup and view all the answers

In what way are aptitude tests judged for validity as explained in the text?

Through predictive ability for future performance Signup and view all the answers

Standardized achievement tests were first used in schools during the 1930s.

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Achievement tests focus on evaluating students' potential for learning rather than their current knowledge.

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Validity of standardized achievement tests is primarily determined by criterion-oriented evidence.

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Aptitude tests evaluate a wide range of experiences obtained in a controlled manner.

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Intelligence tests typically measure a person's general ability.

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History of Achievement Tests

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Questions and Answers

What was the primary goal of the standardized achievement tests mentioned in the text?

How did standardized achievement tests differ from essay tests?

What is the primary criterion for the validity of standardized achievement tests?

How do aptitude tests differ from achievement tests as mentioned in the text?

What does Table 12.3 summarize according to the text?

In what way are aptitude tests judged for validity as explained in the text?

Standardized achievement tests were first used in schools during the 1930s.

Achievement tests focus on evaluating students' potential for learning rather than their current knowledge.

Validity of standardized achievement tests is primarily determined by criterion-oriented evidence.

Aptitude tests evaluate a wide range of experiences obtained in a controlled manner.

Intelligence tests typically measure a person's general ability.

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