10 Questions
Which type of test item allows for examinees' unique characteristics to emerge?
Constructed-response items
What do open-ended items offer in comparison to selected-response items?
A wider range of possibilities and more creative approaches
What do constructed-response tasks elicit in specific domains?
Authentic samples of test takers' behavior
What are the only unassailable standards when evaluating various skills?
Actual samples of what an individual can do
Which of the following is a major disadvantage of constructed-response items?
They are time-consuming and complex to score
Why are constructed responses more time consuming and complex to score?
They require subjectivity in scoring
Which type of item provides a richer sample of examinees' behavior?
Constructed-response items
What is the relationship between score reliability and validity of constructed-response items?
Score reliability is negatively correlated with validity
What is a possible outcome when different scorers evaluate a constructed response?
The response will be evaluated differently due to its uniqueness
What is a practical limitation of constructed-response items?
They have a limited response length
Explore the Benefits of Constructed-Response Items in Assessment. Discover how these open-ended tasks provide a deeper understanding of examinees' abilities and allow for more creative approaches to testing. Learn about the authenticity and unique characteristics they elicit from test-takers. Test your knowledge with this quiz!
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