Psychology: Psychoeducational Test Batteries

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

What is the characteristic of a sound achievement test?

It is a summative assessment only
It is nationally standardized
It adequately samples the targeted subject matter and reliably gauges learning (correct)
It is a multiple-choice test

What is the primary purpose of an achievement test?

To evaluate the teaching method used
To measure the degree of learning that has taken place (correct)
To identify the most academically gifted students
To compare student performance across regions

What is the characteristic of a curriculum-based measurement (CBM)?

It uses non-standardized measurement procedures
It is a type of achievement test
It uses standardized measurement procedures to derive local norms (correct)
It is a type of summative assessment only

What is the purpose of a curriculum-based assessment?

To assess information acquired from teachings at school (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an achievement battery?

To cover a number of academic areas through several subtests (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of performance assessment?

Evaluating performance tasks according to criteria developed by experts (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a portfolio assessment?

To evaluate one's representative knowledge, skills, and work samples (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is authentic assessment used to evaluate?

Student's transfer of academic subject matter to real-world activities (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is peer appraisal used for?

To obtain information about an individual from their peer group (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a nominating technique used for in peer appraisal?

To select or nominate other individuals for various types of activities (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a sociogram used for in peer appraisal?

To organize data results of peer appraisal (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the GRE in the graduate-school selection process?

To provide a comprehensive evaluation of an applicant's academic background (C) Signup and view all the answers

How many essays are required in the analytical writing section of the GRE?

Two (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the phenomenon described by rising average college grades despite declines in average SAT scores?

Grade Inflation (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the analytical writing section of the GRE changed from a multiple-choice format to an essay format?

2002 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the exam that measures general scholastic ability and is used for graduate school admissions?

GRE (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many subject tests are offered by the GRE?

At least 20 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the composite score calculated from 15 of the 18 scales in the MSCA?

General Cognitive Index (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the age range of the Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children 2nd Edition (KABC-II)?

3 to 18 years old (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the theory that the KABC-II is based on?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the test that is often used with individuals who are deaf or language-disabled?

Leiter International Performance Scale - Revised (LIPS-R) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the test that assesses general intellectual ability, specific cognitive abilities, and scholastic aptitude?

Woodcock-Johnson III (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the test that is designed to evaluate ability in normal and variously handicapped children from 3 through 12 years of age?

Columbia Mental Maturity Scale (CMMS) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the model that is used to identify students at risk for poor learning outcomes and provide targeted interventions?

RTL Model (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the test that consists of a series of mazes that increase in complexity across age levels?

Porteus Maze Test (PMT) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the test that is used to assess visual memory ability?

Benton Visual Retention Test Fifth Edition (BVRT-V) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the test that is a simple drawing test that involves perceptual-motor coordination?

Bender Visual Motor Gestalt Test (BVMGT) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Miller Analogies Test?

To evaluate general intelligence (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of the Miller Analogies Test and the GRE?

Both tests have an age bias (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the time limit for the Miller Analogies Test?

60 minutes (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of problems is NOT found on the LSAT?

Mathematics (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of the LSAT for students?

Students of any major can take it without facing bias (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Raven test primarily used for?

Educational settings (D) Signup and view all the answers