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What was the point gain for the 'practiced, uncoached' group after taking four to eight tests?
What was the point gain for the 'practiced, uncoached' group after taking four to eight tests?
- 6 points (correct)
- 12 points
- 8-10 points
- 4-5 points
What is the conclusion drawn by French and Dear regarding spending money on coaching for the SAT?
What is the conclusion drawn by French and Dear regarding spending money on coaching for the SAT?
- It is beneficial for all college applicants.
- It is not worth the investment due to minimal gains. (correct)
- It should be prioritized over self-study.
- It guarantees a passing score.
What is a potential solution suggested for the problem of coaching in standardized tests?
What is a potential solution suggested for the problem of coaching in standardized tests?
- Eliminating standardized tests altogether.
- Increasing the length of coaching sessions.
- Making self-tutored coaching materials publicly available. (correct)
- Inviting more coaches into schools.
How much did the 'practiced and coached' group gain in points?
How much did the 'practiced and coached' group gain in points?
According to Cronbach, what is the nature of the gains from coaching?
According to Cronbach, what is the nature of the gains from coaching?
What aspect does not get improved significantly through coaching, as per the provided content?
What aspect does not get improved significantly through coaching, as per the provided content?
What does the content suggest is a better alternative to special coaching for improving SAT scores?
What does the content suggest is a better alternative to special coaching for improving SAT scores?
Which of the following elements is questioned for its impact on standardization in measurement?
Which of the following elements is questioned for its impact on standardization in measurement?
What is a primary cause of test anxiety according to the content?
What is a primary cause of test anxiety according to the content?
What effect does test anxiety have on performance?
What effect does test anxiety have on performance?
In Sarason's study, what task were the subjects required to perform?
In Sarason's study, what task were the subjects required to perform?
How did the performance of high-anxious subjects change under anxiety-inducing conditions?
How did the performance of high-anxious subjects change under anxiety-inducing conditions?
What type of instructions led to comparable performance between high- and low-anxious subjects?
What type of instructions led to comparable performance between high- and low-anxious subjects?
Based on the study, what factor contributes to the disadvantage experienced by high-anxious subjects?
Based on the study, what factor contributes to the disadvantage experienced by high-anxious subjects?
Which group was found to perform better regardless of anxiety during the study?
Which group was found to perform better regardless of anxiety during the study?
What year was the study conducted by Sarason?
What year was the study conducted by Sarason?
What is a primary benefit of standardizing procedures during test administration?
What is a primary benefit of standardizing procedures during test administration?
Why is it essential to give the same instructions to examinees in a standardized test?
Why is it essential to give the same instructions to examinees in a standardized test?
What would likely happen if Ana failed to standardize the testing materials?
What would likely happen if Ana failed to standardize the testing materials?
What aspect of test administration could be affected by not following the same setup each time?
What aspect of test administration could be affected by not following the same setup each time?
What is strictly prohibited without prior written permission?
What is strictly prohibited without prior written permission?
What is one reason for distributing materials in the same order during testing?
What is one reason for distributing materials in the same order during testing?
How does prior training affect test performance?
How does prior training affect test performance?
Which of the following best describes a potential consequence of inconsistent test instructions?
Which of the following best describes a potential consequence of inconsistent test instructions?
What distinguishes coaching from education?
What distinguishes coaching from education?
How can standardizing test settings contribute to test outcomes?
How can standardizing test settings contribute to test outcomes?
Which example best illustrates the effect of training on test scores?
Which example best illustrates the effect of training on test scores?
What role does preparation of materials play in standardized testing?
What role does preparation of materials play in standardized testing?
What does the term 'behavior domain' refer to in the context of test performance?
What does the term 'behavior domain' refer to in the context of test performance?
What is one implication of the content regarding educational experiences?
What is one implication of the content regarding educational experiences?
What is a likely consequence of effective prior training according to the content?
What is a likely consequence of effective prior training according to the content?
Which of the following practices falls under coaching?
Which of the following practices falls under coaching?
What is required to reproduce or distribute any part of the document?
What is required to reproduce or distribute any part of the document?
What must be standardized for scores to be comparable across different individuals?
What must be standardized for scores to be comparable across different individuals?
What characteristic defines an open-ended type of question?
What characteristic defines an open-ended type of question?
Why is it important for scoring standards to be reliable?
Why is it important for scoring standards to be reliable?
What are some examples of how answers to essay questions are scored?
What are some examples of how answers to essay questions are scored?
What is one potential consequence of having varied scoring standards?
What is one potential consequence of having varied scoring standards?
What type of questions allow for manipulation of objects as part of the response?
What type of questions allow for manipulation of objects as part of the response?
How does standardization in scoring affect test administration?
How does standardization in scoring affect test administration?
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Study Notes
Standardization in Test Administration
- Uniform procedures enhance reliability in test administration by ensuring consistency across testing sessions.
- Importance of maintaining the same setup and instructions is to minimize variability that can affect test results.
Effects of Prior Training on Test Performance
- Any educational experience, formal or informal, influences performance on relevant tests, especially in subjects like math.
- Distinction between coaching (test preparation via prior practice) and education (broader learning concepts) is crucial in evaluating improvements in test scores.
Test Anxiety
- Test anxiety stems from a history of average test performance, leading to a cycle of poor outcomes.
- Sarason's study found that high-anxiety participants performed significantly worse under pressure than low-anxiety groups, underscoring the impact of anxiety on performance.
Coaching vs. Test Sophistication vs. Education
- Coaching can yield modest score increases (6-10 points), but may not be effective for all candidates; self-study could be equally beneficial.
- A debate exists regarding the implications of coaching on test standardization and uniformity in measurement.
Standardization of Procedures in Scoring
- To ensure comparability, uniform testing conditions and scoring are essential.
- Variability in scoring standards can undermine scientific research and informed decision-making.
Scoring Open-Ended Items
- Open-ended tests require subjective scoring, and standardization is paramount to ensure fairness and consistency in evaluations.
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