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Of the following, the theory of motivation that best explains the value of Daryl's efforts is:
 
  a. expectancy x value theory.
  b. self- efficacy theory.
  c. self-worth theory.
  d. self-determination theory.

Ques. 2

Based on the information about Gigi's assessments, which of the following is the most accurate statement?
 
  a. They are likely to be both reliable and valid.
  b. They are likely to be reliable but not valid.
  c. They are likely to be valid but not reliable.
  d. They are likely to be both invalid and unreliable.

Ques. 3

The process of gathering incidental information about learning progress or other aspects of students' behavior and making decisions based on that information is best described as:
 
  a. informal assessment.
  b. formal assessment.
  c. summative assessment.
  d. criterion-referenced assessment.

Ques. 4

Which of the following are sources of information that are used in informal assessments?
 
  1 . Walking among students as they work on a seat-work assignment
  2 . Hearing students' responses to questions
  3 . Observing student behavior on the playground
  4 . Hearing a teacher describe a student's achievement from the previous year
 
  a. 1, 2, 3, 4 b. 1, 2, 3 c. 1, 2, 4 d. 1, 2

Ques. 5

Suppose a woman weighs 130 pounds as measured by an accurate scale in her physician's office. Also suppose that her scale at home gives the following readings over a 5-day period: 126, 134, 128, 132, 130, so the average is an accurate 130 . Assume that her actual weight has not varied during the five days. Does her scale give reliable measurements? Does her scale give valid measurements? Explain in both cases.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Ques. 6

Elesha Cox is very concerned about her students' self-esteem. To prevent her students from experiencing failure, she will sometimes accept low-quality work from her students. Sometimes they don't put in as much effort as I would like, she notes, but they'll get better. Of the following, which is the best assessment of Elesha's practice for increasing learner motivation?
 
  a. It is effective, because experiencing success is important for motivation.
  b. It is ineffective, because accepting work that reflects lack of effort indicates lack of caring.
  c. It is effective, because students will eventually improve their learning strategies.
  d. It is ineffective, because student self-esteem isn't related to motivation.

Ques. 7

Mrs. Kryzewski spends a lot of time with her students both before and after school. The variable in the Model for Promoting Student Motivation that best relates to her tendency to spend extra time is:
 
  a. enthusiasm.
  b. caring.
  c. involvement.
  d. personalization

Ques. 8

At Henderson Elementary School, grades are not assigned to kindergarten or first-grade students; instead, teachers check satisfactory or unsatisfactory. As a result, the teachers don't use formal assessments, instead relying on their informal observations of the students' behavior. Based on this information, which of the following is the most accurate statement?
 
  a. Their assessments are likely to be valid but not reliable.
  b. Their assessments are likely to be reliable but not valid.
  c. Their assessments are likely to be both valid and reliable.
  d. Their assessments are likely to be both invalid and unreliable.

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