Evaluation Format Flashcards

A GAT section awards 1 point for each correct answer and deducts 0.25 points for each wrong answer. This scoring approach is called:

Answer: Formula scoring (correction for guessing)

Formula scoring applies a penalty for wrong answers to discourage random guessing.

Which term describes the GAT evaluation characteristic where test results remain consistent when the same test-taker is assessed multiple times under the same conditions?

Answer: Reliability

Reliability refers to the consistency of scores across repeated administrations under equivalent conditions.

On the GAT, 'norm-referenced' scoring compares a test-taker's performance to:

Answer: The performance of a representative sample of other test-takers

Norm-referenced scoring ranks individuals relative to the performance of a norming group.

A GAT evaluation that uses 'holistic rubrics' for scoring written responses judges:

Answer: The response as a whole based on an overall impression

Holistic rubrics assign a single score reflecting the overall quality of the response rather than separate component scores.

Which GAT evaluation component is most likely scored by trained human raters using a scoring guide?

Answer: Extended constructed-response essay items

Extended constructed-response essays require human judgment to score accurately using a defined rubric.

The GAT evaluation format includes 'discrete' items. A discrete item is best described as:

Answer: A standalone question that can be answered independently without relying on other items

Discrete items are self-contained and do not depend on other questions for context or answers.

In GAT score reporting, 'scaled scores' are used instead of raw scores primarily to:

Answer: Allow meaningful comparison of scores across different test forms and administrations

Scaled scores account for differences in test form difficulty, enabling fair comparison across administrations.