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Which type of assessment is primarily used to compare a student's performance to that of a peer group?
Which type of assessment is primarily used to compare a student's performance to that of a peer group?
What is the primary focus when establishing clarity of learning targets in classroom assessment?
What is the primary focus when establishing clarity of learning targets in classroom assessment?
Which characteristic of a high-quality classroom assessment refers to the consistency of results obtained over repeated administrations?
Which characteristic of a high-quality classroom assessment refers to the consistency of results obtained over repeated administrations?
In the context of grading systems, what is one of the main functions of reporting?
In the context of grading systems, what is one of the main functions of reporting?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a good performance assessment?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a good performance assessment?
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Criterion-Referenced Test
Criterion-Referenced Test
A test that measures a student's performance against a predefined set of standards or criteria.
Criterion-Referenced Assessment
Criterion-Referenced Assessment
A type of assessment that measures a student's performance against a predetermined standard or benchmark.
Norm-Referenced Test
Norm-Referenced Test
A test that compares a student's performance to that of other students.
Validity
Validity
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Reliability
Reliability
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Study Notes
Chapter 1: BASIC CONCEPTS IN ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING
- Topic 1: Types of Measurement
- Different measurement methods exist, each with its own characteristics.
- Topic 2: Differences between Norm-Referenced Tests and Criterion Referenced Tests
- Norm-referenced tests compare student performance to that of a larger group.
- Criterion-referenced tests measure student performance against specific criteria or learning goals.
- Topic 3: Types of Assessment
- Various assessment types exist, tailored to different educational purposes.
Chapter 2: PRINCIPLES OF HIGH-QUALITY CLASSROOM ASSESSMENT
- Topic 1: CLARITY OF LEARNING TARGETS
- Learning targets should be clearly defined and understandable to students and teachers.
- Topic 2: APPROPRIATENESS OF ASSESSMENT METHODS
- Assessment methods should be aligned with learning targets to accurately measure student comprehension.
- Topic 3: VALIDITY
- Assessments should measure what they intend to measure.
- Topic 4: RELIABILITY
- Assessments should produce consistent results across different occasions and administrations.
- Topic 5: FAIRNESS
- Assessments should provide equitable opportunities for all students to demonstrate their learning.
Chapter 3: DEVELOPMENT OF CLASSROOM TOOLS FOR MEASURING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
- Topic 1: TYPES OF TESTS ACCORDING TO FORMAT
- Various test formats exist (e.g., multiple choice, essay).
- Topic 2: Important Projective Techniques
- Specific techniques (e.g., drawings, sentence completion) that explore student understanding in a more open, less structured manner.
- Topic 3: GUIDELINES FOR CONSTRUCTING TEST ITEMS
- Information on building effective test questions is available to aid the construction of assessments.
Chapter 6: FUNCTIONS OF GRADING AND REPORTING IN GRADING SYSTEM
- Topic 1: FUNCTIONS OF GRADING AND REPORTING IN GRADING SYSTEM
- Discusses why grading and reporting are important in the classroom
- Topic 2: TYPES OF GRADING AND REPORTING SYSTEM
- Various grading systems exist.
- Topic 3: HOW YOU SHOULD DEVELOP GRADING SYSTEM?
- Instruction on creating effective grading policies.
- Topic 4: ASSIGNING LETTER GRADES
- Methods for assigning letter grades in a classroom.
- Topic 5: WHAT DISTRIBUTION OF GRADES?
- Discussing grade distribution ideas.
- Topic 6: GUIDELINES FOR EFFECTIVE GRADING
- Guidelines for effective grading techniques.
- Topic 7: REPORTING STANDARDIZED TEST RESULTS TO PARENTS
- How to effectively communicate standardized test results to parents.
Chapter 7: MODE OF ASSESSMENT
- Topic 1: MODE OF ASSESSMENT
- Different methods of assessment exist.
- Topic 2: Seven Criteria in Selecting a Good Performance Assessment
- Seven criteria to select effective performance-based assessments.
- Topic 3: Types of Rubrics
- Different types of rubrics for assessing performance-based work.
- Topic 4: Forms of Performance Based Assessment
- Different forms of performance based assessments.
- Topic 5: PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT
- Discusses portfolio assessments as a tool for evaluating student learning (accumulated work samples).
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Description
This quiz covers basic concepts in the assessment of learning, including different measurement methods and the distinctions between norm-referenced and criterion-referenced tests. Additionally, it explores principles of high-quality classroom assessment, such as clarity of learning targets and the appropriateness of assessment methods. Test your understanding of these foundational concepts!
