DESE Educational Assessment & Student Evaluation 2

Question 1

A teacher notices that a student scores very differently on classroom tests versus standardized tests. Which concept best explains this discrepancy?

Accepted Answer

Construct irrelevant variance

Answer

Construct irrelevant variance refers to factors outside the intended construct that affect test scores, such as test-taking anxiety or familiarity with test format.

Question 2

Which type of assessment is MOST appropriate for measuring a student's ability to apply knowledge to real-world problems?

Accepted Answer

Performance-based assessment

Answer

Performance-based assessments require students to demonstrate skills or apply knowledge in authentic contexts, making them ideal for measuring real-world application.

Question 3

When a school uses assessment data to identify students who may need Tier 2 interventions, this is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Universal screening

Answer

Universal screening involves assessing all students to identify those at risk and determine who may need additional instructional support beyond Tier 1.

Question 4

A rubric that describes performance in holistic terms with a single overall score is called a:

Accepted Answer

Holistic rubric

Answer

A holistic rubric evaluates a student's overall performance with a single score based on a general impression rather than scoring separate criteria.

Question 5

Which statistical measure indicates how much individual scores in a distribution vary from the mean?

Accepted Answer

Standard deviation

Answer

Standard deviation measures the spread or variability of scores around the mean, indicating how much individual scores deviate from the average.

(DESE) Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Certification Practice Test

(DESE) Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Certification Practice Test

DESE Educational Assessment & Student Evaluation 2