15 Questions
What is one of the advantages of standardized testing mentioned in the text?
Homogenizing the student population in terms of scoring
What does the data collected from standardized tests lead to addressing?
Irregularities such as students with disabilities and economic marginalized groups
What do standardized tests enable educators to articulate?
Reliable appreciation and comparability of the scores
What is one of the purposes of sorting tendencies emerging from standardized test statistics?
Mapping differences among tested individuals
What is the primary focus of standardized testing based on the text?
Addressing primordial irregularities such as students with disabilities and economic marginalized groups
According to the passage, what is a significant concern related to standardized tests?
The statistical discrimination of students based on privileged background knowledge
What aspect of standardized tests is emphasized as a decisive factor for students taking these tests?
Inner factors such as anxiety and test-taking dexterity
Which factor undermines both the teaching practice and the skill students achievement?
The washback effect on academic programs
What does the passage suggest is showcased by the intentions of discrimination depicted through statistical scales?
The biased nature of standardized test questions
In what way does the passage suggest that standardized tests are usually conducted?
By matching assumptions with privileged groups' background knowledge
What is the primary purpose of criterion-referenced tests (CRTs) according to the passage?
To gauge the level of mastery achieved by students on a specific body of knowledge
What is the likely outcome of using standardized tests according to the passage?
A possibility of comparison among students in terms of achievement
How are local districts most likely to use criterion-referenced tests (CRTs) according to the passage?
To weigh passing scores of an average of students
What is suggested about the reliability and validity of standardized tests?
They facilitate comparison among students in terms of achievement
What is a significant concern related to standardized tests according to the passage?
The potential achievement wherein teachers are meant to work on it
Explore the advantages and disadvantages of standardized testing and how it impacts individuals. Understand the implications of standardized testing data and its influence on educational interventions. Delve into the complexities of addressing inconsistencies in test scores.
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