Applying formative assessment strategies, which teacher response would be best to motivate students?
a. Give an end-of-unit achievement test.
b. Give positive verbal feedback, such as Good effort
c. Assign appropriate and fair letter grades.
d. Give useful and specific feedback to improve performance.
[Ques. 2] The steps in planning a unit assessment include all of the following EXCEPT one. Which item should be OMITTED?
a. Make a matrix or two-way chart.
b. Prepare an answer sheet.
c. Determine unit objectives.
d. Outline unit content.
[Ques. 3] Essay items can be scored either holistically or analytically. Two responses below show the recommended choices. Identify BOTH.
a. extended responseanalytic scoring
b. extended responseholistic scoring
c. restricted responseholistic scoring
d. restricted responseanalytic scoring
[Ques. 4] Several characteristics of anecdotal record keeping are listed below. Which one does NOT belong?
a. Record positive and negative behaviors.
b. Give detailed, lengthy descriptions of behaviors.
c. Don't make judgments on a single occurrence.
d. Make a few observations each day.
[Ques. 5] Of the items listed below, which one would many teachers be reluctant to include in determining achievement grades?
a. unit tests
b. weekly quizzes
c. conduct and class participation
d. homework
[Ques. 6] The inclusion principle in determining grades refers to
a. creating alternative assessments for special populations.
b. omitting some students from the process.
c. including both objective and essay tests.
d. never having too much data.
[Ques. 7] What is the purpose of a diagnostic test?
a. to assess students current knowledge
b. to determine specific areas of learning difficulties
c. to assess and monitor students progress
d. to make evaluative judgments and certify completion of projects or programs
[Ques. 8] Carefully planned portfolios of student work exhibit several characteristics. Which of the following is NOT one of those characteristics?
a. Teachers decide what will be included and evaluate criteria for inclusion.
b. Students have access to the portfolio.
c. A focus on products is evidence of progress.
d. Objectives are determined jointly by teacher and students.
[Ques. 9] What does validity refer to in assessments?
a. the degree to which a test measures what it is intended to measure
b. the level of a students current knowledge
c. the consistency of test results
d. feedback provided to students at the end of the unit
[Ques. 10] What is measurement?
a. a broad range of processes by which teachers gather information about student learning
b. a particular type of assessment, usually a set of questions
c. a process that assigns numbers to assessment results
d. a paper-and-pencil test developed by a publisher, standardized for a large population
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