ACT Assessment & Evaluation Methods 2

Question 1

A test administrator notices that examinees in the front row consistently score higher than those in the back. This most likely indicates a problem with:

Accepted Answer

Standardized testing conditions

Answer

Inconsistent physical conditions across the testing room (such as visibility or noise) violate standardization requirements.

Question 2

When an ACT administrator is instructed to read directions verbatim, the PRIMARY reason is to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure all examinees receive identical instructions

Answer

Reading verbatim ensures standardization so that no examinee gains an unfair advantage from paraphrased or expanded explanations.

Question 3

A norm-referenced test compares an individual's performance to:

Accepted Answer

The performance of a defined reference group

Answer

Norm-referenced tests rank examinees relative to a norming sample, not against a fixed performance standard.

Question 4

Standard error of measurement (SEM) is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

An estimate of variability in an examinee's observed scores due to measurement error

Answer

SEM quantifies how much an individual's observed score is expected to vary from their true score due to measurement error.

Question 5

Which accommodation is typically NOT considered appropriate for a standard ACT administration unless documented in an approved accommodation plan?

Accepted Answer

Providing extended time beyond the standard limits

Answer

Extended time is a formal accommodation requiring prior approval and documentation to maintain test validity.

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ACT Assessment & Evaluation Methods 2