ETS K-12 and Educational Assessments 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which ETS assessment is specifically designed to measure college and career readiness for students in grades 6–12?
- NAEP
- HiSET
- PSAT 8/9 (Correct answer)
- Praxis Core
Correct answer: PSAT 8/9
The PSAT 8/9 is designed for 8th and 9th graders to gauge college and career readiness early.
Question 2: What does the acronym NAEP stand for in the context of K-12 educational assessment?
- National Assessment of Educational Proficiency
- National Assessment of Educational Progress (Correct answer)
- National Achievement Evaluation Program
- National Academic Exam Panel
Correct answer: National Assessment of Educational Progress
NAEP stands for National Assessment of Educational Progress, often called 'The Nation's Report Card.'
Question 3: Under ESSA, how often must states administer reading and math assessments in grades 3–8?
- Every other year
- Twice per year
- Once per year (Correct answer)
- Once every three years
Correct answer: Once per year
ESSA requires annual reading and math testing in grades 3–8 and once in high school.
Question 4: The HiSET exam, developed by ETS, serves as an alternative to which widely recognized credential?
- SAT
- GED (Correct answer)
- ACT
- AP Diploma
Correct answer: GED
HiSET provides a pathway to earning a high school equivalency credential, competing directly with the GED.
Question 5: Which scale is used to report scores on the PARCC assessments for K-12 students?
- 1–36
- 200–800
- 1–5 (Correct answer)
- 650–850
Correct answer: 1–5
PARCC reports student performance on a 1–5 scale corresponding to performance levels.
Question 6: What is the primary purpose of a formative assessment in a K-12 classroom?
- Assign final course grades
- Provide ongoing feedback to guide instruction (Correct answer)
- Rank students for placement decisions
- Satisfy state accountability requirements
Correct answer: Provide ongoing feedback to guide instruction
Formative assessments are used continuously during instruction to monitor learning and adjust teaching strategies.
Question 7: Which validity type is most directly evaluated when a math test is reviewed to ensure it covers all the skills specified in the curriculum standards?
- Predictive validity
- Concurrent validity
- Content validity (Correct answer)
- Construct validity
Correct answer: Content validity
Content validity refers to how well test items represent the full domain of skills outlined in the curriculum.
ETS K-12 and Educational Assessments 2
Which ETS assessment is specifically designed to measure college and career readiness for students in grades 6–12?