EDUC 450 - FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Define an evidence-based practice. - Answers - Evidence-based practice is skills,
techniques, and strategies that have been developed and proven to work through
research and studies.
Three benefits of implementing an evidence-based practice. - Answers - 1. Increased
likelihood of positive student outcomes
2. Less wasted time and resources
3. Increased likelihood of responsive learners
Briefly describe the process you can use if you cannot find an evidence-based practice
that matches your students and your resources. - Answers - 1. Find an evidence-based
practice that and use it to the best of my ability, despite it not meeting my
students/resources
2. Review professional organizations and federally funded centers to see what they
have to offer
3. Review the literature for myself to see what would be the best method to use.
What are the five keys to assessment quality? - Answers - Key 1: Clear Purpose.
Assessments are designed to serve the specific information needs of intended user(s).
Key 2: Clear Targets. Assessments are based on clearly articulated and appropriate
achievement targets.
Key 3: Sound Design. Assessments accurately measure student achievement.
Key 4: Formative Usefulness. Assessments yield results that are used formatively to
further learning.
Key 5: Effective Communication. Assessments yield results that are used to commu-
nicate about student learning accurately.
Reliability & Validity - Answers - A test is reliable if it measures student achievement
consistently, whether the student takes it in the morning, afternoon, or one or two days
later.
Validity is the accuracy of the assessment. A test can be reliable, but not valid.
How do formative and summative assessment fit into a balanced assessment system? -
Answers - Formative assessment fits into a balanced assessment system by diagnosing
student needs, planning the next steps in instruction, providing students with targeted
practice, and offering effective feedback.
, Summative assessment fits into a balanced assessment system by teachers use
assessment information after learning has taken place to determine the level of student
achievement at a given point in time in order to determine a final grade
What does it mean for an assessment to have instructional traction? - Answers - It
means that the assessments are designed so that it aligns directly with the content
standards to be learned. All the items match what has been or will be taught.
What are the characteristics of effective feedback? - Answers - 1. Directs attention to
the intended learning, pointing out strengths, and offering specific information to guide
improvement.
2. Occurs during learning while there is still time to act on it
3. Addresses partial understanding
4. Limits corrective information to the amount of advice the student can act on in the
given time.
What are the prerequisites to accurate self-assessment and goal setting? - Answers - 1.
One prerequisite to having accurate self-assessments and goal setting is to have a
concept of quality similar to the teacher's concept.
2. Secondly, they must be able to compare their own work to the standard. Thirdly, they
must identify their own strengths and areas for improvement.
What are the Seven Strategies of Assessment for Learning? - Answers - 1. Clear and
understandable vision of the learning target
2. Use examples and models of strong and weak work
3. Offer regular descriptive feedback during the learning
4. Teach students to self-assess and set goals for the next steps
5. Use evidence of student learning needs to determine instructional next steps
6. Design-focused instruction followed by practice with feedback
7. Provide opportunities for students to track, reflect on, and share
What are the problems if your assessment doesn't align with what you taught and
students practiced? - Answers - 1. Teacher embarrassment
2. Student/parent anger/frustration
Define an evidence-based practice. - Answers - Evidence-based practice is skills,
techniques, and strategies that have been developed and proven to work through
research and studies.
Three benefits of implementing an evidence-based practice. - Answers - 1. Increased
likelihood of positive student outcomes
2. Less wasted time and resources
3. Increased likelihood of responsive learners
Briefly describe the process you can use if you cannot find an evidence-based practice
that matches your students and your resources. - Answers - 1. Find an evidence-based
practice that and use it to the best of my ability, despite it not meeting my
students/resources
2. Review professional organizations and federally funded centers to see what they
have to offer
3. Review the literature for myself to see what would be the best method to use.
What are the five keys to assessment quality? - Answers - Key 1: Clear Purpose.
Assessments are designed to serve the specific information needs of intended user(s).
Key 2: Clear Targets. Assessments are based on clearly articulated and appropriate
achievement targets.
Key 3: Sound Design. Assessments accurately measure student achievement.
Key 4: Formative Usefulness. Assessments yield results that are used formatively to
further learning.
Key 5: Effective Communication. Assessments yield results that are used to commu-
nicate about student learning accurately.
Reliability & Validity - Answers - A test is reliable if it measures student achievement
consistently, whether the student takes it in the morning, afternoon, or one or two days
later.
Validity is the accuracy of the assessment. A test can be reliable, but not valid.
How do formative and summative assessment fit into a balanced assessment system? -
Answers - Formative assessment fits into a balanced assessment system by diagnosing
student needs, planning the next steps in instruction, providing students with targeted
practice, and offering effective feedback.
, Summative assessment fits into a balanced assessment system by teachers use
assessment information after learning has taken place to determine the level of student
achievement at a given point in time in order to determine a final grade
What does it mean for an assessment to have instructional traction? - Answers - It
means that the assessments are designed so that it aligns directly with the content
standards to be learned. All the items match what has been or will be taught.
What are the characteristics of effective feedback? - Answers - 1. Directs attention to
the intended learning, pointing out strengths, and offering specific information to guide
improvement.
2. Occurs during learning while there is still time to act on it
3. Addresses partial understanding
4. Limits corrective information to the amount of advice the student can act on in the
given time.
What are the prerequisites to accurate self-assessment and goal setting? - Answers - 1.
One prerequisite to having accurate self-assessments and goal setting is to have a
concept of quality similar to the teacher's concept.
2. Secondly, they must be able to compare their own work to the standard. Thirdly, they
must identify their own strengths and areas for improvement.
What are the Seven Strategies of Assessment for Learning? - Answers - 1. Clear and
understandable vision of the learning target
2. Use examples and models of strong and weak work
3. Offer regular descriptive feedback during the learning
4. Teach students to self-assess and set goals for the next steps
5. Use evidence of student learning needs to determine instructional next steps
6. Design-focused instruction followed by practice with feedback
7. Provide opportunities for students to track, reflect on, and share
What are the problems if your assessment doesn't align with what you taught and
students practiced? - Answers - 1. Teacher embarrassment
2. Student/parent anger/frustration
