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/. Proficiency Scales - Answer-Measure student achievement of knowledge and skills in
standards over time.
/.Half Point Score Values - Answer-Used in proficiency scales for mastery at one level,
but does not meet all of the criteria for the next level.
/.Generic Scale - Answer-Used for every topic where students are rated 1-4 based on
their knowledge. These are not topic-specific; for example, a level 3 is on grade level,
but no other specific information is provided.
/.Consistency of Behavior - Answer-Not to be used on a proficiency scale, as this is a
qualifying type of scale which uses the words sometimes, always, seldom etc.
/.Definitional Declarative Knowledge - Answer-Defining characteristics of something,
describe or explain
/.Cognitive Analysis Declarative Knowledge - Answer-Determining, organizing, analysis
/.Mental Procedural Knowledge - Answer-Skills or processes, evaluates
/.Parallel Assessments - Answer-Monitor students growth on the same skills multiple
times.
/.Assessment Blueprint - Answer-Created to ensure assessments are aligned with
learning targets.
/.Method of Mounting Evidence - Answer-Determine what the students' summative
score should be based on prior patterns of scores.
/.True score - Answer-Recognizes that there is some inherent error on a test, its' an
estimation, the true level of understanding
/.Observed Score - Answer-= True Score + Error Score
/.Aberrant pattenrs - Answer-you need to determine if the pattern is reliable or if the
student was having a bad day etc.
/.Standards Referenced Grading Systems - Answer-students demonstrate learning
outcomes based on standards.