Writing Educational Standards

What is the first step in creating various ideas for assessment?

Having the end result of the assignment in mind (correct)
Writing standards
Reviewing student work
Designing authentic tasks

What makes a standard 'amenable to assessment'?

It is specific to a particular task
It is broad and vague
It is observable and measurable (correct)
It is written in a complex language

What is the purpose of an authentic task in assessment?

To teach students a new skill
To test students' knowledge of a specific formula
To allow students to demonstrate their knowledge in a real-world scenario (correct)
To evaluate a teacher's instructional method

What is the relationship between a standard and a goal?

A standard is narrower than a goal (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why should standards be written clearly?

So that students and parents can understand them (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when writing a standard?

Including mention of a specific task (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of spelling or grammar errors allowed for a satisfactory score?

1-2 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not using the correct Publisher template for the business card?

Needs Improvement (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a student who always uses classroom time well?

Stays focused on project (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of having more than 3 spelling or grammar errors?

Needs Improvement (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a design that matches the salon theme?

Design and color match the mock salon project (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a student who does not use classroom time well?

Is disruptive to others (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended number of performance criteria for a rubric?

3-5 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when determining criteria to assess student work?

Both the process and quality of the final product (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why should you prioritize criteria when designing a rubric?

To focus on the essential aspects of the assignment (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended step when developing a rubric?

Modify an existing rubric to suit your needs (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should you consider when deciding which criteria to include in a rubric?

What are the learning outcomes of this unit (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of identifying 'non-negotiable' criteria?

To identify the most important aspects of the assignment (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge in assigning a level of performance in a holistic rubric?

The number of criteria increases (D) Signup and view all the answers

When might you use a holistic rubric?

When a quick or gross judgment needs to be made (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of an analytic rubric?

It is better at handling weighting of criteria (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why might a holistic rubric be used for writing assignments?

Because it is not easy to disentangle clarity from organization or content from presentation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to student performance as the number of criteria increases in a holistic rubric?

It becomes more difficult to evaluate (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a holistic rubric in some tasks?

To capture student ability on certain tasks with a global assessment (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle in constructing performance levels in a rubric?

The difference between a 2 and a 3 performance should be equal to the difference between a 3 and a 4 performance. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of evaluating a rubric each time it is used?

To ensure the rubric matches instructional goals and objectives (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using rubrics in instruction?

Providing students with feedback that is clear, directed, and focused on ways to improve learning (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when developing a rubric's criteria?

The variance in quality of each criterion (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a way to refine a rubric?

By soliciting feedback from students and instructors (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why should instructors consider providing additional details about each of the rubric's areas?

To further clarify the criteria to students (C) Signup and view all the answers