GACE 300 – Assessments Test with
Accurate Solutions
Assessment - ANSWER-A test or examination attempted to measure a test takers
knowledge, skill, aptitude, physical fitness, or classification in many other topics.
test - ANSWER-an assessment intended to measure a test takers knowledge, or skill.
Defined same as assessments.
Categories of assessment: - ANSWER-The two most commonly used by educators are
called,
"Formal and Informal Assessments."
Formal Assessments - ANSWER-Data driven -> standardized tests.
Formal assessments have - ANSWER-data which support the conclusions made from
the test. We usually referred to these types of tests and standardized measures.
Formal Assessments examples - ANSWER-standardized SAT
intelligence or IQ test
product-based
knowledge testing such as quizzes and exercises at the end of educational textbook
chapters.
Informal Assessments rely - ANSWER-on observations as opposed to a scored and/or
timed test. Such as Think Pair Share, Exit tickets.
Informal assessments sometimes referred - ANSWER-to as criterion reference
measured or performance-based measures, should be used to inform instruction.
informal assessments are - ANSWER-performance in content-driven not data driven.
These are examples of Informal Assessments: - ANSWER-1. teacher observation, 2.
student question and answer sessions, 3. running records reports, 4. student projects,
5. presentations, and 6. performance assessments.
Informal assessments are - ANSWER-flexibility
individualized
continuous ongoing
process - based
progress measuring
, standardized testing happens in - ANSWER-a situation in which all students take the
same test under the same conditions
Standardized assessments - ANSWER-is a test that is administered and scored in a
consistent, or "standard", manner.
Types of assessments formats used with both formal and informal assessments. -
ANSWER-essay questions
selective responses
performance measures
portfolio assessments
multiple choice test and oral questioning.
Formative Assessment is a quick check for understanding and can - ANSWER-takes
place during learning and is used to plan or modify instruction. Examples such as,
thumbs up or thumbs down, teachers asking questions and brainstorming.
Formative Assessments can occur - ANSWER-during the process of a unit or a course.
Formative Assessment are used for - ANSWER-Interpreting and improving student
learning while instruction is taking place. Not graded usually. Teachers use them to
obtain feedback.
Summative Assessment measure long-term academic goals: - ANSWER-used to
evaluate student learning at the conclusion of the instructional period.
Summative Assessment determine - ANSWER-what known at a point in time at the end,
ie. state assessments, end of unit tests. They may evaluate learning from a unit,
semester, or school year to show if students have achieved mastery.
Teachers can use summmative assessments - ANSWER-to determine course grades,
promotion, and school achievement compared to those of other schools for
accountability purposes.
Diagnostic Assessment give prior knowledge on students with - ANSWER-Standardized
tests (assessments) that aim to determine a student's strengths and weaknesses.
Diagnostic tests - ANSWER-are conducted before instruction. They are also call
pre-assessment and frequently focus upon one domain or area.
Behavior assessment are also called - ANSWER-FBA - Functional Behavior
Assessments.
Rating scale are - ANSWER-assessments in which a numerical value is assigned to
specific number that is listed in the scale such as professional evaluations
Accurate Solutions
Assessment - ANSWER-A test or examination attempted to measure a test takers
knowledge, skill, aptitude, physical fitness, or classification in many other topics.
test - ANSWER-an assessment intended to measure a test takers knowledge, or skill.
Defined same as assessments.
Categories of assessment: - ANSWER-The two most commonly used by educators are
called,
"Formal and Informal Assessments."
Formal Assessments - ANSWER-Data driven -> standardized tests.
Formal assessments have - ANSWER-data which support the conclusions made from
the test. We usually referred to these types of tests and standardized measures.
Formal Assessments examples - ANSWER-standardized SAT
intelligence or IQ test
product-based
knowledge testing such as quizzes and exercises at the end of educational textbook
chapters.
Informal Assessments rely - ANSWER-on observations as opposed to a scored and/or
timed test. Such as Think Pair Share, Exit tickets.
Informal assessments sometimes referred - ANSWER-to as criterion reference
measured or performance-based measures, should be used to inform instruction.
informal assessments are - ANSWER-performance in content-driven not data driven.
These are examples of Informal Assessments: - ANSWER-1. teacher observation, 2.
student question and answer sessions, 3. running records reports, 4. student projects,
5. presentations, and 6. performance assessments.
Informal assessments are - ANSWER-flexibility
individualized
continuous ongoing
process - based
progress measuring
, standardized testing happens in - ANSWER-a situation in which all students take the
same test under the same conditions
Standardized assessments - ANSWER-is a test that is administered and scored in a
consistent, or "standard", manner.
Types of assessments formats used with both formal and informal assessments. -
ANSWER-essay questions
selective responses
performance measures
portfolio assessments
multiple choice test and oral questioning.
Formative Assessment is a quick check for understanding and can - ANSWER-takes
place during learning and is used to plan or modify instruction. Examples such as,
thumbs up or thumbs down, teachers asking questions and brainstorming.
Formative Assessments can occur - ANSWER-during the process of a unit or a course.
Formative Assessment are used for - ANSWER-Interpreting and improving student
learning while instruction is taking place. Not graded usually. Teachers use them to
obtain feedback.
Summative Assessment measure long-term academic goals: - ANSWER-used to
evaluate student learning at the conclusion of the instructional period.
Summative Assessment determine - ANSWER-what known at a point in time at the end,
ie. state assessments, end of unit tests. They may evaluate learning from a unit,
semester, or school year to show if students have achieved mastery.
Teachers can use summmative assessments - ANSWER-to determine course grades,
promotion, and school achievement compared to those of other schools for
accountability purposes.
Diagnostic Assessment give prior knowledge on students with - ANSWER-Standardized
tests (assessments) that aim to determine a student's strengths and weaknesses.
Diagnostic tests - ANSWER-are conducted before instruction. They are also call
pre-assessment and frequently focus upon one domain or area.
Behavior assessment are also called - ANSWER-FBA - Functional Behavior
Assessments.
Rating scale are - ANSWER-assessments in which a numerical value is assigned to
specific number that is listed in the scale such as professional evaluations
