On a spelling test taken by a class of 40 pupils, Melissa got 90. How well did Melissa perform?
(a) Melissa's performance is good.
(b) Melissa's performance is average.
(c) Melissa's performance is above average.
(d) Not enough information is given to answer this question.
Question 2...Reflective Action and Becoming Real (as in The Velveteen Rabbit) both require
a. a sense of humor
b. a love of children's literature
c. time to develop
d. a college degree
Question 3...According to Mehrens and Kaminski (1989), which of the following assessment preparation practices is considered LEAST ethical?
(a) Teaching general test-taking skills and strategies
(b) Teaching the learning targets in the curriculum without narrowing your teaching to targets appearing on the test
(c) Giving your students practice on a parallel form of the test your students will take
Question 4...Reflective Teachers
a. are observant
b. think about decisions before making them
c. research possible solutions before making decisions
d. all of the above
Question 5...Which of the following activities is (are) OPTIONAL for a teacher when preparing to administer a standardized achievement test?
(a) Familiarizing oneself with the administration instructions.
(b) Informing the students about the purpose of the upcoming test and what they will be doing.
(c) Ensuring that the physical environment of the testing room is conducive to maximum performance.
(d) All of the above are optional.
(e) None of the above are optional.
Question 6...Which of the following should school officials give greatest priority when selecting a standardized achievement test for use in a particular school district?
(a) The match between the test content and the district's curriculum.
(b) The test's reliability and validity as reported in the manual.
(c) The practicality of test administration for teachers and administrators.
(d) The normative data provided by the publisher.
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