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What is the primary purpose of performance descriptors in assessing student performance?
Which of the following is an example of using adjectives to describe performance differences?
What is the purpose of using numeric references in performance descriptors?
According to the performance descriptor framework, what does a score of 4 points represent?
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What is the primary difference between a score of 2 points and a score of 3 points?
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What is the purpose of using a scoring scale with multiple levels?
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What is the recommended approach to enhancing student motivation, engagement, and self-regulation in the creation of rubrics?
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What is the first step in quantifying results from rubrics?
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What is the purpose of multiplying the point value by the weight, if any, assigned to each criterion?
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What is the final step in quantifying results from rubrics?
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What type of rubric requires calculating total scores for each criterion separately?
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Why might you skip calculating total scores for each criterion separately?
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What is the primary purpose of an authentic reflection in a portfolio?
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What is the main advantage of using a table of contents in a portfolio?
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When summarizing results of an assessment, what does the teacher need to consider?
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How are scores converted to grades in a formative assessment?
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What is the purpose of using markers or tabs in a portfolio?
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What is the final step in quantifying results from rubrics?
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When is it possible to provide feedback during a performance?
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What is the purpose of providing feedback after a performance?
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What makes feedback effective?
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Why is specific feedback more effective than general feedback?
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What is an example of general feedback?
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Why is feedback an important tool for improving learner performance?
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What is the main purpose of quantifying results from scales and checklists?
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What is an important step in quantifying results from portfolios?
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What is a key aspect of summarizing results?
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Why is it important to set a threshold for satisfactory performance?
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What is the primary purpose of using multiple assessors in portfolio assessment?
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What is an essential step in evaluating individual performance based on checklist criteria?
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Study Notes
Creating Performance Descriptors
- Performance descriptors should clearly illustrate the differences between performances at each level, providing a detailed and nuanced understanding of the varying degrees of achievement.
- Descriptors can be presented using aspects of performance, such as task completion, time management, and communication skills, to identify specific areas of strength and weakness.
- Adjectives, such as "exemplary," "proficient," and "developing," can be used to describe the quality of performance, while numeric references, like percentage scores or rating scales, can quantify the differences between levels.
- By using a combination of these approaches, performance descriptors can effectively convey the distinct characteristics of each level, enabling teachers, students, and parents to understand the progress and development of students over time.
Quantifying Results from Rubrics
- Assign point values to each level of performance (e.g. Exemplary = 4, Proficient = 3, Developing = 2, Beginning = 1)
- Evaluate each criterion separately, calculating total scores for each criterion
- Aggregate scores for an overall total score
- Adjust scores for weightings if applicable
- Convert scores to grades if necessary
Organizing and Analyzing Assessment Data from Alternative Methods
- Ensure accuracy of reflections in the portfolio
- Organize content in a proper sequence, with labels and markers for easy navigation
Summarizing Results
- Decide the type of scores to present, considering the audience and purpose of the report. This may include raw scores, which provide an absolute measure of performance, percentages, which offer a relative measure of achievement, or transmuted grades, which convert scores into a standardized grading system.
- Choose a tabular or graphical presentation for the scores, depending on the complexity of the data and the desired level of detail. Tabular presentations are often effective for displaying large datasets, while graphical presentations can help to visualize trends and patterns.
Providing Feedback
- Feedback can be provided during or after performance
- Feedback should be specific, concrete, and qualitative
- Analyze and reflect on data for trends or patterns
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Description
This quiz assesses understanding of performance level descriptors, including characteristics and behaviors that illustrate each level. It covers how to present differences between performance points, including aspects of performance and behavior.
