GCPS Evaluation Strategies 5

Question 1

When converting raw scores to letter grades, a teacher uses a predetermined percentage scale (e.g., 90-100=A). This grading approach is best classified as:

Accepted Answer

Criterion-referenced grading

Answer

Using fixed percentage thresholds tied to performance criteria is a form of criterion-referenced grading, not comparison to peers.

Question 2

A classroom observation reveals that a teacher only asks recall-level questions during discussion. According to evaluation best practices, what should the teacher modify?

Accepted Answer

Incorporate higher-order questioning to assess deeper thinking

Answer

Effective evaluation of student understanding requires questions at multiple cognitive levels, including analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.

Question 3

A teacher scores student essays independently, then compares scores with a co-teacher and finds major discrepancies. The teachers should:

Accepted Answer

Calibrate scoring by reviewing anchor papers and clarifying rubric criteria together

Answer

Calibration using anchor papers and joint rubric review improves inter-rater reliability and ensures consistent scoring standards.

Question 4

A student consistently performs well on homework and class activities but scores poorly on tests. What should the teacher investigate first?

Accepted Answer

Whether test anxiety, format unfamiliarity, or testing conditions are affecting performance

Answer

A pattern of strong informal performance but weak formal test results warrants investigating factors like test anxiety or assessment format mismatch.

Question 5

Under GCPS assessment policy, which practice is most aligned with ethical test administration standards?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a secure testing environment and following standardized procedures

Answer

Ethical test administration requires maintaining standardized procedures and security to ensure valid and comparable results for all students.

(GCPS) Gwinnett County Public Schools – Teacher Certification Practice Test

(GCPS) Gwinnett County Public Schools – Teacher Certification Practice Test

GCPS Evaluation Strategies 5