40 Questions
What does the text state is an alternative to traditional testing?
Authentic assessment
Which of the following is NOT cited as a criticism of traditional tests according to the text?
They are easy to test and common indicators
What does the text state that traditional testing 'has been under fire' since?
The 1990s
What is the purpose of 'nontraditional assessments'?
To address the limits of traditional tests
What does the text state that traditional tests do not measure?
Student skills and abilities
What is the purpose of 'authentic assessments'?
To demonstrate student learning in real-world contexts
What does the text state that traditional tests emphasize?
Recall of facts
What does the text state is a criticism of traditional tests?
They do not judge real-world problem solving
What should a teacher do before approaching peers for feedback on their assessment targets?
Categorize the strengths and targets.
What does Banks suggest about students' performance when developing a concept in first-grade?
They often think about their performance.
In the context of the text, what do the students do in response to electronic and physical tools used for acceleration?
Demonstrate creative coefficient.
When asked to compare concerns about physics plane, what concerns are students allowed to express?
Concerns about scientific concepts.
What is the main purpose of encouraging colleagues to use journals according to the text?
To study grades for assessment targets.
In the context of the text, what do students learn by contrasting assumptions without fluency?
Learn about their own assumptions.
What does the text suggest students should do to assess their literacy concept?
Describe learned interests without prompts.
'Assessments' are mentioned in the context of the text indicating a need to focus on which aspect?
'Students developing reasoning.'
What is a culture-fair or culture-free test?
A test that assesses knowledge and skills without cultural bias
What might a student feel if a test is culturally biased?
Insulted and not rewarded fairly
Which type of test format is mentioned as providing the best opportunity for fair and objective scoring?
Objective tests with multiple-choice, true/false, or fill-in-the-blank items
What might be a reason for using a traditional textbook test?
To assess students' knowledge of the textbook content
Which of the following statements is true about objective test items?
They can be scored fairly and objectively
What might be a reason for a student to perform poorly on a culturally biased test?
All of the above
What does the text imply about the importance of fair and unbiased testing?
It is crucial for providing equal opportunities and accurately assessing students' knowledge and skills
What is a potential issue with essay tests or open-ended questions?
They are difficult to score objectively and fairly
What is the main focus of the study mentioned in the text?
The benefits of grade retention for struggling students
What is a possible negative consequence of promoting struggling students to the next grade without adequate support?
Increased dropout rates in high school
Which researchers are mentioned in the text as having conducted studies on grade retention?
Whipple & Raudenbush
What aspect of struggling students' development is mentioned as being potentially negatively affected by grade retention?
Social skills
In terms of academic outcomes, what is a potential issue associated with promoting struggling students without addressing their problems?
Lack of progress in learning and achievement
What is one potential consequence of grade retention according to the text?
Increased likelihood of dropping out of school
What does the text suggest about the effectiveness of grade retention for struggling students?
It may not be helpful in improving academic outcomes
What do the studies mentioned in the text indicate about the impact of grade retention on future academic success?
It may hinder future academic success due to social implications
Which statement best describes reliability in standardized testing?
Reliability refers to the consistency and stability of test scores in measuring the intended skill or ability.
What is the typical range for a good reliability coefficient in standardized testing?
Between 0.8 and 0.9
Which of the following is NOT a source of error that can affect the reliability of a standardized test?
The use of different scoring methods by different examiners
What is the primary method used to estimate the reliability of a standardized test?
Splitting the test into two halves (odd-numbered and even-numbered items) and computing the correlation between the two sets of scores
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the relationship between test length and reliability?
Increasing the number of test items generally improves the reliability of a standardized test.
What is the purpose of calculating the reliability coefficient for a standardized test?
To evaluate the consistency and stability of the test scores in measuring the intended skill or ability
If a standardized test has a reliability coefficient of 0.95, what does this indicate?
The test scores are highly consistent and stable in measuring the intended skill or ability.
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the relationship between reliability and validity in standardized testing?
A test can be reliable without being valid, but it cannot be valid without being reliable.
This quiz covers topics related to measuring student achievement, test reliability, and standard errors. It explores how test scores can be used to determine a student's performance and the reliability of a test. Students can test their knowledge on these concepts through this quiz.
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