D184 EXAMINATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
norm-referenced tests - tests where a student's performance is compared with a norm
group, or a representative sampling students similar to the student. a person's score on a norm-
referenced test describes how the student did in relation to the norm group.
** less focused on learning targets than standards-based grading
why do teachers only grade student work related to the achievement of learning targets? -
to help students focus on learning goals and track their progress
how do standards-based grading systems support struggling students compared to common
grading systems? - allowing students to redo lessons and assignments as many times as
necessary
*same amount of summative assessments
*gets BOTH positive and negative feedback
*assignments are not "easy"
what is one difference between using criterion-referenced scoring in sbg systems as opposed to
using norm-referenced scoring - criterion-referenced scoring measures student progress
toward master of specific criteria, while norm-referenced scoring measured progress relative to
percentiles
what is a criticism of sbg systems? - they do not reflect student proficiency in soft skills
such as time management and creativity
which problematic assessment practice does sbg help teachers avoid? - tagging multiple
standards
which statement is a criticism of sbg system? - assessments are too narrowly focused
**there IS room for differentiation
instruction is not "too rigid"
teachers do not have to be experts in state standards
norm-referenced tests - tests where a student's performance is compared with a norm
group, or a representative sampling students similar to the student. a person's score on a norm-
referenced test describes how the student did in relation to the norm group.
** less focused on learning targets than standards-based grading
why do teachers only grade student work related to the achievement of learning targets? -
to help students focus on learning goals and track their progress
how do standards-based grading systems support struggling students compared to common
grading systems? - allowing students to redo lessons and assignments as many times as
necessary
*same amount of summative assessments
*gets BOTH positive and negative feedback
*assignments are not "easy"
what is one difference between using criterion-referenced scoring in sbg systems as opposed to
using norm-referenced scoring - criterion-referenced scoring measures student progress
toward master of specific criteria, while norm-referenced scoring measured progress relative to
percentiles
what is a criticism of sbg systems? - they do not reflect student proficiency in soft skills
such as time management and creativity
which problematic assessment practice does sbg help teachers avoid? - tagging multiple
standards
which statement is a criticism of sbg system? - assessments are too narrowly focused
**there IS room for differentiation
instruction is not "too rigid"
teachers do not have to be experts in state standards
