FTCE K-6 ELA Subtest 1 Comp 4
correctly answered to pass
Which of the following is the most effective way to use a norm-referenced assessment?
a To display student progress on the bulletin board.
b To make instructional decisions in the classroom.
c To measure outcomes of reading programs.
d To informally observe students during reading. - correct answer ✔✔b The most effective way to use
any assessment is to inform instructional decisions. Remember, data driven decision making will come in
many different forms on this test. This question is an example of that.
Which of the following is a criterion-referenced exam?
a Pre-assessment
b Informal assessment
c Standards assessment
d Screening - correct answer ✔✔c Criterion-referenced exams measure student performance on a set
learning criteria or standards. Pre-assessment and informal assessments are considered formative
assessments. Screening is used to place students in certain classes or groups.
A teacher is walking around the room and observing students as they read. This is considered a:
a Formative assessment
b Summative Assessment
c Criterion-referenced assessment
d Diagnostic assessment - correct answer ✔✔a Formative assessments are informal checks to monitor
student progress. Observations are considered formative assessments.
A teacher is using a new reading program in her classroom. She wants to measure the program's
effectiveness by evaluating outcomes. Which of the following assessments would be most appropriate in
this situation?
a. Criterion-referenced
correctly answered to pass
Which of the following is the most effective way to use a norm-referenced assessment?
a To display student progress on the bulletin board.
b To make instructional decisions in the classroom.
c To measure outcomes of reading programs.
d To informally observe students during reading. - correct answer ✔✔b The most effective way to use
any assessment is to inform instructional decisions. Remember, data driven decision making will come in
many different forms on this test. This question is an example of that.
Which of the following is a criterion-referenced exam?
a Pre-assessment
b Informal assessment
c Standards assessment
d Screening - correct answer ✔✔c Criterion-referenced exams measure student performance on a set
learning criteria or standards. Pre-assessment and informal assessments are considered formative
assessments. Screening is used to place students in certain classes or groups.
A teacher is walking around the room and observing students as they read. This is considered a:
a Formative assessment
b Summative Assessment
c Criterion-referenced assessment
d Diagnostic assessment - correct answer ✔✔a Formative assessments are informal checks to monitor
student progress. Observations are considered formative assessments.
A teacher is using a new reading program in her classroom. She wants to measure the program's
effectiveness by evaluating outcomes. Which of the following assessments would be most appropriate in
this situation?
a. Criterion-referenced
