GED Assessment & Evaluation Methods 5

Question 1

In GED preparation, 'norm-referenced' scoring means a student's results are compared to:

Accepted Answer

The performance of a representative sample of test-takers

Answer

Norm-referenced assessments rank a student's performance relative to a norming group, showing how they compare to others.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of criterion-referenced assessment in a GED context?

Accepted Answer

Determining whether a student met the 145-point passing threshold on each GED subtest

Answer

Criterion-referenced assessment measures whether a student has met a defined standard or cut score, independent of how others performed.

Question 3

A GED instructor gives students a short quiz at the start of a unit to find out what they already know. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Diagnostic assessment

Answer

Diagnostic assessments are given before instruction to identify students' prior knowledge and misconceptions so teaching can be tailored accordingly.

Question 4

Which practice BEST ensures assessment fairness for GED students with documented learning disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Providing testing accommodations as specified in their documentation

Answer

Testing accommodations (e.g., extended time, large print) level the playing field without altering the construct being measured, ensuring valid and fair results.

Question 5

A teacher uses a rubric where a single holistic judgment is made about an entire piece of student writing. What type of rubric is this?

Accepted Answer

Holistic rubric

Answer

A holistic rubric evaluates student work as a whole with one overall score rather than scoring individual criteria separately.

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GED Assessment & Evaluation Methods 5