GAT Assessment and Evaluation 2

Question 1

A teacher wants to measure student growth over time rather than compare students to each other. Which assessment approach best serves this goal?

Accepted Answer

Ipsative assessment

Answer

Ipsative assessment compares a student's current performance to their own previous performance, directly measuring individual growth.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Standard deviation

Answer

Standard deviation quantifies the spread or variability of scores around the mean in a distribution.

Question 3

A rubric that uses broad categories like 'Beginning,' 'Developing,' and 'Proficient' is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Holistic rubric

Answer

A holistic rubric assigns a single overall score based on general performance levels rather than evaluating separate criteria.

Question 4

Portfolio assessment is primarily valued because it:

Accepted Answer

Captures a student's progress and growth over time

Answer

Portfolios collect work samples over time, allowing assessment of growth, process, and achievement across a learning period.

Question 5

In testing, the term 'ceiling effect' refers to when:

Accepted Answer

Most students score near the maximum, limiting score discrimination

Answer

A ceiling effect occurs when a test is too easy, causing most examinees to cluster at or near the top score, reducing the ability to differentiate performance.

(GAT) General Achievement Test Practice Test

(GAT) General Achievement Test Practice Test

GAT Assessment and Evaluation 2