CRI Student Assessment & Mentoring 2

Question 1

When a student consistently produces 95% accuracy on dictation but freezes during mock depositions, the most appropriate mentor response is to:

Accepted Answer

Introduce graduated real-world simulation exercises

Answer

Graduated real-world simulations help bridge the gap between controlled practice and authentic performance environments.

Question 2

A formative assessment in court reporting education is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

An ongoing evaluation used to guide instruction and student development

Answer

Formative assessment is continuous and informs instructional decisions throughout the learning process.

Question 3

Which rubric criterion is MOST critical when evaluating a student's realtime transcript?

Accepted Answer

Number of untranslates per page

Answer

Untranslates directly measure the student's dictionary development and theory application accuracy in realtime.

Question 4

An instructor notices a student plateauing at 160 wpm for three consecutive months. The FIRST step should be to:

Accepted Answer

Conduct a thorough analysis of the student's practice habits and theory weaknesses

Answer

Diagnosing the root cause of a plateau — whether practice habits, theory gaps, or psychological barriers — is essential before prescribing interventions.

Question 5

Portfolio assessment in a court reporting program PRIMARILY serves to:

Accepted Answer

Document a student's progress and growth over time

Answer

Portfolios capture longitudinal growth and provide evidence of developing competency across multiple performance dimensions.

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CRI Student Assessment & Mentoring 2