1

Multiple Choice

1 point

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is the process by which traits, characteristics, or behaviors are differentiated.

Diagnostic assessment

Grading

Measurement

Evaluation

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2

Multiple Choice

1 point

Question at position 2

For an upcoming unit in her tenth-grade literature class, Olivia Douglas wanted to prepare a table of specifications for the test that she would give at the end of the unit's instruction. This table would help guide her teaching of each segment of the unit. Olivia knew that one important part of a table of specifications was that it should:

indicate which test questions are performance based.

indicate the percentage of test questions for each objective.

indicate the number of selected response questions

indicate which test questions are for formative assessment

Question at position 3

3

True or False

1 point

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When considering bias in assessments due to sexist and racial content, the goal is to represent gender and ethnic groups in a balanced, inoffensive, and fair way in those materials.

True

False

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4

Multiple Choice

1 point

Question at position 4

Which of the following actions is associated with preinstructional decision making?

Teacher self-evaluation

Controlling student behavior

Selecting appropriate content

Keeping student attention

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5

Multiple Choice

1 point

Question at position 5

Marcus Hartman has several sections of middle school math, and begins to prepare a test for a unit that is nearing completion. Marcus recognizes the merits and disadvantages for different types of test questions, and he likes to use carefully constructed multiple-choice questions. What is one important advantage for using higher-level multiple-choice questions?

They can include mostly factual recall questions.

They can be scored quickly and accurately.

They take less time to prepare.

Students take less time to answer them compared to true-false and short answer questions.

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6

True or False

1 point

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Formative assessments assist teacher planning and guide differentiated instruction that may be needed.

True

False

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7

Multiple Choice

1 point

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Recording student scores into a grade book and summarizing that information appropriately relates to which key to classroom assessment quality?

Summative assessment

Effective communication

Sound design

Clear targets

Question at position 8

8

Multiple Choice

1 point

Question at position 8

Before using quizzes and tests that are provided in the teacher's edition of the textbook that is used in your class, you should be sure those assessments are:

based on clear targets

data-driven

valid and reliable

criterion-referenced

Question at position 9

9

Multiple Choice

1 point

Question at position 9

Which type of evaluation serves as the basis for assigning grades?

Criterion-referenced

Formative

Summative

Diagnostic

Question at position 10

10

True or False

1 point

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Since English learners may experience difficulties in assessments, teachers should adapt assessments to accurately determine the content knowledge of E L s.

True

False

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11

True or False

1 point

Question at position 11

The difficulty of the test should depend to a large extent upon its purpose.

True

False

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12

True or False

1 point

Question at position 12

A table specifications should be prepared after instruction and just before writing the test questions.

True

False

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13

Multiple Choice

1 point

Question at position 13

Students sometimes cheat on a test to get a better grade. The type of test question and the way student answers are displayed on a test paper can contribute to opportunities to cheat. In fact, some types of test questions make it easier for students to cheat. Which type of test question is most susceptible to cheating?

Fill-in-the-blank

Matching

True-false

Multiple choice

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14

True or False

1 point

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Standardized achievement batteries are used exclusively in secondary schools.

True

False

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15

Multiple Choice

1 point

Question at position 15

What is the primary advantage for sharing a student's standardized test results in teacher-to-parent communication about a student's progress?

The results are independent of the teacher's opinion.

The results do not require an explanation.

The results carry more weight than a report card.

The results are easy for parents to read and comprehend.

Question at position 16

16

Multiple Choice

1 point

Question at position 16

The evaluation instrument which provides a running account of a student's learning activity in a notebook is a (an):

anecdotal record

portfolio

log and journal

experience summary

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17

Multiple Choice

1 point

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The type of test item that is most susceptible to cheating and that influences scores the most by guessing is:

matching

multiple choice

true-false

short answer

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18

True or False

1 point

Question at position 18

When preparing rating criteria for performance-based assessments, express the criteria in terms of observable student behaviors or product characteristics.

True

False

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19

Multiple Choice

1 point

Question at position 19

Which type of assessment takes place during instruction and monitors learning progress?

Summative

Measurement

Diagnostic

Formative

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20

Multiple Choice

1 point

Question at position 20

What is the primary advantage for sharing a student's standardized test results in teacher-to-parent communication about a student's progress?

The results are easy for parents to read and comprehend.

The results do not require an explanation.

The results are independent of the teacher's opinion.

The results carry more weight than a report card.

Question at position 21

21

Multiple Choice

1 point

Question at position 21

When using performance-based assessments, Lisa Patel used several ways to rate student products or performances to measure and record student progress and student learning. One thing Lisa wanted to record was the type of involvement in classroom discussions and activities for each student. Which of the following would she use for that purpose?

Checklists

Anecdotal records

Participation charts

Rating scales

Question at position 22

22

Multiple Choice

1 point

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All of the following are considered advantages of multiple-choice questions except:

they can test several levels of the cognitive domain

they can be scored quickly and accurately

they permit test-wise students to perform better

they are not significantly affected by guessing

Question at position 23

23

Multiple Choice

1 point

Question at position 23

Which of the following types of achievement test scores is considered the least precise?

Stanine

Percentile score

Grade equivalent score

Raw score

Question at position 24

24

True or False

1 point

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Because short-answer (or fill-in-the-blank) questions include emphasis on vocabulary and recall of information, they are well suited for use with English learners.

True

False

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25

True or False

1 point

Question at position 25

The test format for students with disabilities should not include much white space, as this distracts the students.

True

False