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What does the text state is an alternative to traditional testing?
What does the text state is an alternative to traditional testing?
- Rote memorization
- Standardized testing
- Authentic assessment (correct)
- Lecture-based instruction
Which of the following is NOT cited as a criticism of traditional tests according to the text?
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 (correct)
- They do not judge real-world problem solving skills
- They emphasize recall of facts
- They do not provide feedback to students
What does the text state that traditional testing 'has been under fire' since?
What does the text state that traditional testing 'has been under fire' since?
- The 2000s
- The 1990s (correct)
- The 1970s
- The 1980s
What is the purpose of 'nontraditional assessments'?
What is the purpose of 'nontraditional assessments'?
What does the text state that traditional tests do not measure?
What does the text state that traditional tests do not measure?
What is the purpose of 'authentic assessments'?
What is the purpose of 'authentic assessments'?
What does the text state that traditional tests emphasize?
What does the text state that traditional tests emphasize?
What does the text state is a criticism of traditional tests?
What does the text state is a criticism of traditional tests?
What should a teacher do before approaching peers for feedback on their assessment targets?
What should a teacher do before approaching peers for feedback on their assessment targets?
What does Banks suggest about students' performance when developing a concept in first-grade?
What does Banks suggest about students' performance when developing a concept in first-grade?
In the context of the text, what do the students do in response to electronic and physical tools used for acceleration?
In the context of the text, what do the students do in response to electronic and physical tools used for acceleration?
When asked to compare concerns about physics plane, what concerns are students allowed to express?
When asked to compare concerns about physics plane, what concerns are students allowed to express?
What is the main purpose of encouraging colleagues to use journals according to the text?
What is the main purpose of encouraging colleagues to use journals according to the text?
In the context of the text, what do students learn by contrasting assumptions without fluency?
In the context of the text, what do students learn by contrasting assumptions without fluency?
What does the text suggest students should do to assess their literacy concept?
What does the text suggest students should do to assess their literacy concept?
'Assessments' are mentioned in the context of the text indicating a need to focus on which aspect?
'Assessments' are mentioned in the context of the text indicating a need to focus on which aspect?
What is a culture-fair or culture-free test?
What is a culture-fair or culture-free test?
What might a student feel if a test is culturally biased?
What might a student feel if a test is culturally biased?
Which type of test format is mentioned as providing the best opportunity for fair and objective scoring?
Which type of test format is mentioned as providing the best opportunity for fair and objective scoring?
What might be a reason for using a traditional textbook test?
What might be a reason for using a traditional textbook test?
Which of the following statements is true about objective test items?
Which of the following statements is true about objective test items?
What might be a reason for a student to perform poorly on a culturally biased test?
What might be a reason for a student to perform poorly on a culturally biased test?
What does the text imply about the importance of fair and unbiased testing?
What does the text imply about the importance of fair and unbiased testing?
What is a potential issue with essay tests or open-ended questions?
What is a potential issue with essay tests or open-ended questions?
What is the main focus of the study mentioned in the text?
What is the main focus of the study mentioned in the text?
What is a possible negative consequence of promoting struggling students to the next grade without adequate support?
What is a possible negative consequence of promoting struggling students to the next grade without adequate support?
Which researchers are mentioned in the text as having conducted studies on grade retention?
Which researchers are mentioned in the text as having conducted studies on grade retention?
What aspect of struggling students' development is mentioned as being potentially negatively affected by grade retention?
What aspect of struggling students' development is mentioned as being potentially negatively affected by grade retention?
In terms of academic outcomes, what is a potential issue associated with promoting struggling students without addressing their problems?
In terms of academic outcomes, what is a potential issue associated with promoting struggling students without addressing their problems?
What is one potential consequence of grade retention according to the text?
What is one potential consequence of grade retention according to the text?
What does the text suggest about the effectiveness of grade retention for struggling students?
What does the text suggest about the effectiveness of grade retention for struggling students?
What do the studies mentioned in the text indicate about the impact of grade retention on future academic success?
What do the studies mentioned in the text indicate about the impact of grade retention on future academic success?
Which statement best describes reliability in standardized testing?
Which statement best describes reliability in standardized testing?
What is the typical range for a good reliability coefficient in standardized testing?
What is the typical range for a good reliability coefficient in standardized testing?
Which of the following is NOT a source of error that can affect the reliability of a standardized test?
Which of the following is NOT a source of error that can affect the reliability of a standardized test?
What is the primary method used to estimate the reliability of a standardized test?
What is the primary method used to estimate the reliability of a standardized test?
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the relationship between test length and reliability?
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the relationship between test length and reliability?
What is the purpose of calculating the reliability coefficient for a standardized test?
What is the purpose of calculating the reliability coefficient for a standardized test?
If a standardized test has a reliability coefficient of 0.95, what does this indicate?
If a standardized test has a reliability coefficient of 0.95, what does this indicate?
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the relationship between reliability and validity in standardized testing?
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the relationship between reliability and validity in standardized testing?
