GLA Assessment and Evaluation Methods 4

Question 1

Which term describes the process of using multiple types of evidence—tests, observations, and work samples—to make an assessment decision?

Accepted Answer

Triangulation

Answer

Triangulation strengthens assessment validity by drawing on several data sources rather than a single measure.

Question 2

Interrater reliability refers to:

Accepted Answer

The degree to which different scorers agree when evaluating the same work

Answer

Interrater reliability measures agreement between two or more raters scoring identical student responses.

Question 3

On the GLA, extended-response questions are evaluated primarily to assess a student's ability to:

Accepted Answer

Construct a coherent, evidence-based written argument

Answer

Extended-response items measure higher-order literacy skills, especially the ability to synthesize evidence and form logical arguments.

Question 4

A scaled score differs from a raw score because it:

Accepted Answer

Converts raw points to a standardized scale across test forms

Answer

Scaled scores allow fair comparison across different test versions by placing all scores on a common scale.

Question 5

Which action best supports washback—the positive influence of an assessment on teaching and learning?

Accepted Answer

Using assessment results to redesign instruction

Answer

Positive washback occurs when assessment data directly informs and improves instructional decisions and practices.

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