Of the following, the best instrument to understand a students potential eligibility for services to accommodate for learning problems would be to administer the
a. Slosson Intelligence Scale.
b. Thematic Apperception Test.
c. Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement.
d. Scholastic Assessment Test.
Q. 2Why might multiple-choice exams be preferred over essay exams?
a. Multiple-choice exams increase the possibility of favoritism.
b. Multiple-choice exams increase the standardization of conditions and item selection.
c. Multiple-choice exams allow examiners to assess depth, rather than breadth, of content comprehension.
d. Multiple-choice exams are cheaper to develop and administer.
Q. 3Public concern about test use
a. will likely die down now that most tests are heavily researched and well-constructed.
b. is helpful in keeping test developers and test users focused on best practices.
c. puts a substantial economic strain on everyone involved in the testing process.
d. has decreased as a result of the No Child Left Behind Act.
Q. 4Which of the following was NOT a criticism of tests during the Era of Discontent?
a. Tests punish creative individuals.
b. Tests are instruments of oppression.
c. Tests damage children through educational labeling.
d. Most tests lack appropriate reliability and validity data.
Q. 5A clinician would most probably administer the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children Fourth Edition to
a. measure an individuals global capacity to act purposefully, think rationally, and deal effectively with his environment.
b. measure an individuals specific abilities in various areas.
c. meet the requirements of FERPA.
d. gain an understanding of the individuals achievement motivation.
Q. 6The development of the __________ was driven by the need to assign soldiers to appropriate duties in World War I?
a. Army Alpha
b. Otis-Lennon
c. Stanford-Binet
d. Wechsler Intelligence Scales
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