When crafting a summative assessment instrument, a teacher has to ensure that the tasks (a) ...

When crafting a summative assessment instrument, a teacher has to ensure that the tasks
 
  (a) reflect the learning targets.
   (b) provide a necessary surprise to keep students' interest.
   (c) are identical to the tasks practiced in the classroom.
   (d) Both (a) and (c) must be ensured.

Question 2...

In the development of assessment blueprints, the number of learning targets in each topical area helps determine the weighting given to the particular area in the assessment.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Question 3...

A blueprint or table of specifications should include information on the weights to assign to different parts of the assessment.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Question 4...

Which of the following is NOT a high stakes uses of assessment information for students?
 
  (a) A teacher uses a set of assessment information to assign report card grades.
   (b) State test results help determine reading placement.
   (c) School report cards are made available on the internet.
   (d) All of the above are high stakes uses for students.
   (e) None of the above are high stakes uses for students.

Question 5...

At the planning stage of instruction, the teacher should be most concerned with
 
  (a) the mastery of the learning targets by the students.
   (b) the entry knowledge and skills of the students.
   (c) the retention of essential content and skills.

Question 6...

Which pair of practices BEST shows responsible behavior in scoring assessments?
 
  (a) Use of scoring key or rubrics, prompt feedback to students.
   (b) Detailed feedback to students, willingness to raise low scores for students who
   tried hard.
   (c) Scoring based on informed personal judgment, personalized feedback on demand.