EDF4430 Exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+
Which of the following is most likely to help a teacher score classroom
performance assessments reliably? - Correct answer-Use scoring rubrics for
scoring.
Among the following, which is the BEST way for a teacher to improve the validity
of classroom assessment results? - Correct answer-Assess students on the same
learning outcome using several different procedures.
What information does diagnostic assessment seek to acquire? - Correct answer-
Students' specific strengths and weaknesses
Sally and Sam both took the same science achievement test. The standard error of
measurement (SEM) for the scores is 2.8. Jane obtained a score of 67 and John
obtained a 65. Is it reasonable to conclude that Jane and John have the same level
of science achievement? - Correct answer-Yes
What does the term "reliability" mean in regard to test scores? - Correct answer-
Consistency of scores across various factors
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,What is the best way to align instruction with state standards? - Correct answer-
The teacher breaks each state standard down into specific learning objectives for
lessons.
Evidence that a social studies test adequately samples a specific area of the social
studies curriculum is called - Correct answer-content-related evidence.
A teacher used a unit test to grade her students. After the test, she reviewed
students' performance in terms of their difficulties and strengths. This helped the
teacher plan her instruction for the next unit. The unit test served as - Correct
answer-both a formative evaluation of the students and a summative evaluation of
the students
Which of the following is an inappropriate way of using assessments to motivate
students? - Correct answer-Telling students the upcoming test will be very hard
Which of the following best explains the importance of using statements of
learning objectives in the assessment of students? - Correct answer-The teacher
knows the specific outcomes students should attain and develops appropriate
assessment procedures to assess them.
For feedback to students to be most effective, the teacher should ensure that -
Correct answer-students review their performance to correct their mistakes.
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, Homework results are most useful for which of the following classroom decisions?
- Correct answer-Deciding if students are ready to move on to a new activity
In order to judge the validity of assessment results, one should look primarily for -
Correct answer-a combination of sound research and logical explanation
demonstrating the appropriateness of the interpretations.
Three multiple-choice tests were constructed to cover the same curriculum area.
Test A had 20 items, Test B had 40 items, and Test C had 60 items. What is the
most accurate statement that can be made about the reliability of these tests? -
Correct answer-Test C will have the highest reliability and Test A will have the
lowest reliability.
Reliability is a(an) ________ condition for validity of the results of a test. - Correct
answer-necessary
Which of the following actions is recommended as an ethical practice? - Correct
answer-Giving students the scoring rubric for a performance assessment when the
assignment is made
To whom is the teacher's primary responsibility when using assessments and
making educational decisions? - Correct answer-Students and their learning
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Graded A+
Which of the following is most likely to help a teacher score classroom
performance assessments reliably? - Correct answer-Use scoring rubrics for
scoring.
Among the following, which is the BEST way for a teacher to improve the validity
of classroom assessment results? - Correct answer-Assess students on the same
learning outcome using several different procedures.
What information does diagnostic assessment seek to acquire? - Correct answer-
Students' specific strengths and weaknesses
Sally and Sam both took the same science achievement test. The standard error of
measurement (SEM) for the scores is 2.8. Jane obtained a score of 67 and John
obtained a 65. Is it reasonable to conclude that Jane and John have the same level
of science achievement? - Correct answer-Yes
What does the term "reliability" mean in regard to test scores? - Correct answer-
Consistency of scores across various factors
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,What is the best way to align instruction with state standards? - Correct answer-
The teacher breaks each state standard down into specific learning objectives for
lessons.
Evidence that a social studies test adequately samples a specific area of the social
studies curriculum is called - Correct answer-content-related evidence.
A teacher used a unit test to grade her students. After the test, she reviewed
students' performance in terms of their difficulties and strengths. This helped the
teacher plan her instruction for the next unit. The unit test served as - Correct
answer-both a formative evaluation of the students and a summative evaluation of
the students
Which of the following is an inappropriate way of using assessments to motivate
students? - Correct answer-Telling students the upcoming test will be very hard
Which of the following best explains the importance of using statements of
learning objectives in the assessment of students? - Correct answer-The teacher
knows the specific outcomes students should attain and develops appropriate
assessment procedures to assess them.
For feedback to students to be most effective, the teacher should ensure that -
Correct answer-students review their performance to correct their mistakes.
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, Homework results are most useful for which of the following classroom decisions?
- Correct answer-Deciding if students are ready to move on to a new activity
In order to judge the validity of assessment results, one should look primarily for -
Correct answer-a combination of sound research and logical explanation
demonstrating the appropriateness of the interpretations.
Three multiple-choice tests were constructed to cover the same curriculum area.
Test A had 20 items, Test B had 40 items, and Test C had 60 items. What is the
most accurate statement that can be made about the reliability of these tests? -
Correct answer-Test C will have the highest reliability and Test A will have the
lowest reliability.
Reliability is a(an) ________ condition for validity of the results of a test. - Correct
answer-necessary
Which of the following actions is recommended as an ethical practice? - Correct
answer-Giving students the scoring rubric for a performance assessment when the
assignment is made
To whom is the teacher's primary responsibility when using assessments and
making educational decisions? - Correct answer-Students and their learning
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