Kathee Proctor doesn't give language arts or math tests to her second graders. I don't see the need for them, she argues. I have particular things I want to see in their work, and I collect language arts writing papers a couple days a week, and I listen carefully to the way they answer math questions in class. I have plenty of information to use in assigning grades. Based on this information, which of the following is the most accurate statement?
a. Her assessments are likely to be both valid and reliable.
b. Her assessments are likely to be valid but not reliable.
c. Her assessments are likely to be reliable but not valid.
d. Her assessments are likely to be both invalid and unreliable.
Ques. 2A math teacher teaches a lesson on fractions, decimals, and percents and then gives a homework assignment in which the students must convert fractions to decimals and then to percents. Of the following, the teacher's homework can be best described as:
a. a form of informal assessment.
b. a form of teacher accountability.
c. a form of high-stakes testing.
d. a form of diagnostic assessment.
Ques. 3Assessments that increase motivation have several characteristics. Which one of the following is not one of those characteristics?
a. They are aligned with teachers' learning objectives, so they are valid.
b. They avoid social comparisons, so that competition among students is prevented.
c. They focus on mastery of content, so students feel competent.
d. They focus on lower-level objectives, so students are ensured of success.
Ques. 4Of the following, which is the one that is not a purpose of assessment for learning?
a. Diagnose learners' current understanding.
b. Increase teacher control of student behavior.
c. Increase student motivation to learn.
d. Increase learner self-regulation.
Ques. 5The primary function of classroom assessment is to increase:
a. student learning.
b. teacher accountability.
c. student accountability
d. time available for teaching.
Ques. 6Which one of the following teacher statements most promotes a mastery-focused rather than a performance-focused classroom?
a. Let's try hard now. I want to see a lot of A's and B's on the next test.
b. Very well done. Every person in the class improved on their scores compared to the last quiz.
c. Very good, everyone. Over half the class got either an A or a B on the last test.
d. C'mon now. Let's give some of these top students a run for their money on this assignment.
Ques. 7Which of the following best describes a performance-focused classroom?
a. Emphasis working hard and meeting challenges
b. Emphasis on continuous improvement and increased understanding
c. Emphasis on providing feedback about understanding and viewing ability as alterable and increasing with effort
d. Emphasis on earning high grades and competing well with other students in the class
Ques. 8Which of the following best describes a mastery-focused classroom?
a. Emphasis on achievement, high grades, and positive comments on report cards
b. Emphasis on effort, continuous improvement, and increased understanding
c. Emphasis on reinforcing students for conscientious effort and earning good grades
d. Emphasis on reports to parents that students are behaving and competing well with their peers
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