Describe the importance of aligning assessment items to standards and how evaluating standards-based ...

Describe the importance of aligning assessment items to standards and how evaluating standards-based assessments provides important information for instructional decision-making. Also, explain some disadvantages of aligning assessment items to state standards from a curriculum and instructional standpoint.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Ques. 2

The most important reason to keep ongoing assessments of children's literacy learning is
 
  A) to be accountable to the principal.
  B) to reflect on growth and give students responsibility for their own learning.
  C) to compare with teachers of the same grade level.
  D) to have data for report cards and parent-teacher conferences.

Ques. 3

Mr. Jenkins wants to sharpen his observation skills throughout the day. His literacy coach suggests he FIRST
 
  A) watch students interact with others in small groups.
  B) study reading milestones and standards.
  C) give a pre-assessment to see what students know and are able to do.
  D) take notes on student literacy behaviors to share with parents.

Ques. 4

The validity of a standardized test is
 
  A) the total number of correct items on a test.
  B) its stability over time.
  C) its lack of bias.
  D) whether it measures what it is supposed to measure.

Ques. 5

The reliability of a standardized test is
 
  A) its stability over time.
  B) its lack of bias.
  C) the total number of correct items on a test.
  D) whether it measures what it is supposed to measure.

Ques. 6

When taking a child's running record, the kinds of self-corrections the child makes
 
  A) will determine cueing systems the child relies on.
  B) can be meaningful if analyzed immediately.
  C) give insight into strengths and weaknesses of the ability to analyze words.
  D) are not important, but the percentage of accuracy is important.

Ques. 7

Ms. Briggs is very concerned about identifying a book that is at the instructional level for Latisha to read independently. This means Latisha should be able to read this book with what percentage of unknown words?
 
  A) 1-2 percent B) 3-5 percent C) 1-10 percent D) 1-5 percent

Ques. 8

An advantage of using assessment tools such as portfolios and scoring rubrics is that they
 
  A) promote student input in self-assessment activities.
  B) ensure dependability among different evaluators.
  C) provide more objective results than multiple-choice tests.
  D) offer more reliable assessment data.