GAT Assessment and Evaluation 4

Question 1

In program evaluation, formative evaluation is conducted to:

Accepted Answer

Provide ongoing feedback to improve a program while it is running

Answer

Formative program evaluation gathers data during implementation to inform improvements while the program is still ongoing.

Question 2

The CIPP evaluation model stands for Context, Input, Process, and:

Accepted Answer

Product

Answer

Stufflebeam's CIPP model evaluates Context, Input, Process, and Product to support decision-making at each stage of a program.

Question 3

High-stakes testing refers to assessments whose results:

Accepted Answer

Carry significant consequences such as grade promotion or graduation

Answer

High-stakes tests have major consequences for students, educators, or institutions, such as determining graduation, grade promotion, or school accreditation.

Question 4

When a test consistently measures the wrong thing, it has low:

Accepted Answer

Validity

Answer

Validity refers to whether a test measures what it is intended to measure; a test measuring the wrong construct has low validity.

Question 5

An assessment is considered authentic when it:

Accepted Answer

Requires students to apply knowledge to real-world tasks or contexts

Answer

Authentic assessment requires students to demonstrate competencies through realistic, meaningful tasks that mirror real-world applications.

(GAT) General Achievement Test Practice Test

(GAT) General Achievement Test Practice Test

GAT Assessment and Evaluation 4