GED Assessment & Evaluation Methods 2

Question 1

Which type of assessment is administered BEFORE instruction to determine students' prior knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Diagnostic assessment

Answer

Diagnostic assessment is given before instruction to identify what students already know and where gaps exist, allowing teachers to plan instruction accordingly.

Question 2

A rubric that describes performance quality at each level using specific, observable criteria is called a:

Accepted Answer

Analytic rubric

Answer

An analytic rubric breaks down the assessment into specific criteria and describes performance levels for each criterion separately, allowing detailed feedback.

Question 3

Portfolio assessment is primarily valued because it:

Accepted Answer

Shows student growth and learning over time

Answer

Portfolio assessment collects student work samples over a period of time, demonstrating growth, progress, and the development of skills — not just a single snapshot.

Question 4

Which measurement concept refers to whether a test consistently produces the same results under similar conditions?

Accepted Answer

Reliability

Answer

Reliability refers to the consistency of an assessment — a reliable test produces stable, repeatable results across different administrations with similar groups.

Question 5

Norm-referenced tests compare a student's performance to:

Accepted Answer

The performance of a defined group of peers

Answer

Norm-referenced tests rank students against a normative (comparison) group — the results show where a student stands relative to other students, not against an absolute standard.

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GED Assessment & Evaluation Methods 2