AP Assessment & Evaluation Methods 3

Question 1

The primary purpose of using exit tickets at the end of an AP class period is to:

Accepted Answer

Collect formative data to guide next-day instruction

Answer

Exit tickets provide quick formative snapshots of student understanding that teachers can use to adjust upcoming lessons.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the difference between norm-referenced and criterion-referenced scoring?

Accepted Answer

Norm-referenced compares students to each other; criterion-referenced compares students to a fixed standard

Answer

Norm-referenced scoring ranks students relative to peers, while criterion-referenced scoring measures performance against predetermined standards.

Question 3

An AP teacher wants to assess students' ability to synthesize multiple historical sources into a coherent argument. The most appropriate assessment type is:

Accepted Answer

A document-based question (DBQ) essay

Answer

A DBQ requires students to read, analyze, and synthesize primary sources to construct an evidence-based argument, directly mirroring AP History exam tasks.

Question 4

A teacher shares learning targets with students at the beginning of a unit and uses those targets to design end-of-unit assessments. This approach is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Backward design

Answer

Backward design begins with desired outcomes (learning targets), then aligns assessments and instruction to those goals.

Question 5

When an AP teacher uses benchmark assessments at the midpoint of a course, the primary goal is to:

Accepted Answer

Identify students who need additional support before the AP exam

Answer

Benchmark assessments provide interim data that teachers can use to identify struggling students and adjust instruction well before the high-stakes AP exam.

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AP Assessment & Evaluation Methods 3