Which of the following measures is most likely to be used for RTI progress monitoring in an elementary reading class?
a. Reading proficiency level on the state reading test
b. Number of words read correctly per minute
c. Scores from a standardized diagnostic assessment of reading
Ques. 2An assessment useful for diagnosis of learning deficits is likely to be useful also for purposes of assigning letter grades.
a. True
b. False
Ques. 3Which of the following does NOT increase the student-centeredness of a classroom assessment?
a. Sharing the test blueprint with the students.
b. Allowing students input into the emphases or manner of assessment.
c. Assessing students with tasks that are closely aligned with learning objectives.
d. Using the blueprint as a guide for students to make practice tests.
Ques. 4What type of assessment is most useful for planning for differentiated instruction?
a. Formative assessment
b. Summative assessment
Ques. 5In general, combining the results from several assessments of a student yields scores of higher validity than using the result of only one assessment.
a. True
b. False
Ques. 6The human mind is not like a video camera because:
a. video cameras use magnetic tape and the mind records information digitally.
b. video cameras select and distort information according to its meaning.
c. human minds store information indefinitely, but videotape does not.
d. human memories are not accurate recordings of events.
Ques. 7In crafting a summative classroom assessment, it is appropriate to have the number of points for each task be proportional to the amount of time you spent on teaching each topic.
a. True
b. False