Which of the following statements is most accurate according to research examining classroom rules?
a. Rules are unnecessary if teachers are caring and effective.
b. Rules are important for low achievers but they are generally unnecessary for high achievers.
c. Rules are important for creating an orderly classroom environment.
d. Rules are necessary in classes that focus on basic skills but are not in classes that focus on higher-order thinking.
Ques. 2Nancy group-administered a standardized math test. By mistake she gave her students too little time when they took the test. What can we conclude about the validity of the scores the students will receive?
a. The scores will be valid since she gave the students too little time, not too much.
b. The scores will be valid because the validity of the scores is not dependent on amount of time allotted.
c. The scores will be invalid because her students will be compared to those who had full time.
d. The scores will be invalid because standardized tests are not meant to be group administered.
Ques. 3Which of the following statements best describes the difference between classroom procedures and classroom rules?
a. Students are often reinforced for following classroom rules, but they aren't reinforced for following classroom procedures.
b. Classroom procedures describe acceptable behaviors, whereas classroom rules describe unacceptable behaviors.
c. Classroom procedures describe routines to be followed, whereas classroom rules describe standards for acceptable behavior.
d. Classroom procedures focus on a management approach to developing an orderly classroom, whereas classroom rules focus on a discipline approach to developing an orderly classroom.
Ques. 4Mr. Walker is concerned that the math placement test given to the fifth graders is not a good indicator of sixth-grade math performance. Mr. Walker is most concerned with the test's:
a. content validity.
b. construct validity.
c. placement validity.
d. predictive validity.
Ques. 5The way the teacher collects homework assignments during class time would best be described as:
a. a rule.
b. assertive discipline.
c. a procedure.
d. conditional knowledge
Ques. 6When a test accurately assesses what it is designed to measure, it is said to have:
a. construct validity.
b. predictive validity.
c. concurrent validity.
d. assessment validity.
Ques. 7Which of the following are the cornerstones of an effective classroom management system?
a. The combination of a cognitive and a behavioral approach to management
b. A well-defined set of logical consequences and desists
c. A firm and democratic teacher
d. A clear system of rules and procedures
Ques. 8Of the following, what is most important and efficient in trying to ensure that content validity is maintained in using a standardized achievement test?
a. Compare the test's table of specifications with school curriculum objectives.
b. Give the test to a sampling of students, and compare their scores with national percentiles.
c. Have teachers in the appropriate subject matter areas take the test themselves.
d. Use performance assessments for teacher-made tests, so students have practice with a variety of testing formats.
Ques. 9Which of the following is not advisable regarding the establishment of classroom rules?
a. Include student input into the development of rules and procedures.
b. Rules should always be generated by the teacher.
c. State rules positively.
d. Use concrete examples to illustrate rules and procedures.
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