Which of the following assessment techniques is best for gaining insights about student attitudes and habits?
a. running records b. checklists
c. literature groups
d. records of independent reading and writing
[Ques. 2] Which of the following assessment techniques is best for assessing student development in decoding?
a. fluency checks b. retellings
c. rubrics
d. observation
[Ques. 3] Which statement best reflects your textbook authors' view?
a. A reading specialist should carry out assessment whenever possible.
b. Assessment is a dynamic and interactive process that is an integral part of instruction. c. The best time to assess is at the end of each grading period.
d. The assessment that accompanies the basal reading program is sufficient.
[Ques. 4] Using test procedures that require mastery of a given level or set of words:
a. eliminates inequities based on socioeconomic backgrounds.
b. is the best way to keep cultural bias out of the testing program. c. is the only way to be sure students have met standards.
d. is completely contrary to what we know about how children learn.
[Ques. 5] The authors of your textbook say that effective assessment is multidimensional, meaning that it should be based on:
a. several different literacy tasks.
b. observation.
c. teacher judgment.
d. all of the above
[Ques. 6] Why should effective assessment identify student strengths?
a. Grade assignment should always be based on strengths.
b. A student's literacy develops by doing what he/she already knows while getting support in learning new strategies and techniques.
c. If we know a student's strengths, we can ignore them and focus on weaknesses. d. Students should never be asked to do anything they don't already know how to do.
[Ques. 7] The primary purpose for assessing student literacy is:
a. determining report card grades. b. reporting to parents.
c. planning instruction.
d. meeting benchmarks.
[Ques. 8] What role does assessment play in instruction?
a. Assessment is an integral part of instruction.
b. Assessment is separate from instruction.
c. Assessment follows instruction.
d. none of the above
[Ques. 9] Assessment activities that reflect literacy in the community, the workplace, and the classroom are called:
a. formal assessment.
b. standardized assessment. c. authentic assessment.
d. reflective assessment.
[Ques. 10] Which of the following is
not an example of formal assessment?
a. spelling test
b. interest inventory c. state test
d. test to accompany a published program