A teacher wants to design a proficiency scale that will consider each student's varied level of
understanding of the measurement topics.
Which type of proficiency scale offers this benefit? correct answers Half-point scale
How do proficiency scales help teachers create assessments? correct answers They provide a
continuum of knowledge levels and skills related to a specified standard.
How do proficiency scales address weaknesses in standardized performance assessments? correct
answers By providing specific feedback to students
How can teachers use proficiency scales to facilitate learning progress? correct answers Explain
to students how the learning targets can be used to progress toward a standard measured on a
scale
A high school mathematics teacher is reviewing the following standard in order to develop an
assessment for an upcoming statistics unit:
CCSS.Math.Content.HSS.MD.A.3: "Develop a probability distribution for a random variable
defined for a sample space in which theoretical probabilities can be calculated; find the expected
value. For example, find the theoretical probability distribution for the number of correct
answers obtained by guessing on all five questions of a multiple-choice test where each question
has four choices, and find the expected grade under various grading schemes" (Common Core
State Standards Initiative, 2021).
Which proficiency scale statement measures target level 3.0 proficiency for procedural
knowledge based on the given standard? correct answers The student will develop a probability
distribution for a random variable and then find the expected value.
, A third-grade teacher is developing a proficiency scale to assess students' procedural knowledge
of sentence construction. The scale is based on the following standards:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1: "Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English
grammar and usage when writing or speaking" (Common Core Standards Initiative, 2021).
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1.a: "Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and
adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences" (Common Core Standards
Initiative, 2021).
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1.i: "Produce simple, compound, and complex sentences" (Common
Core Standards Initiative, 2021).
Which proficiency scale statement measures procedural knowledge at target level 3.0 proficiency
for the given standards? correct answers The student will format a complex sentence with proper
nouns, active verbs, and direct or indirect objects.
The scale will be based on the following standards:
Anchor Standard 8: "Perform a varied repertoire of music by playing instruments, alone and with
others, from rote memory and written notation" (Indiana Department of Education, 2018).
P.8.8.1: "Play accurate pitches and rhythms, as modeled and/or visually notated, in tune with a
steady beat, good tone quality, and appropriate technique throughout the known range of the
instrument(s)" (Indiana Department of Education, 2018).
P.8.8.2: "Play unpitched, melodic, and harmonic instruments with expression and technical
accuracy, as modeled and/or visually notated, and portray appropriate style" (Indiana Department
of Education, 2018).