KSA Assessment 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does 'reliability' mean in the context of educational assessment?
- The test measures what it is intended to measure
- The test produces consistent results across administrations (Correct answer)
- The test is fair for all demographic groups
- The test aligns to state curriculum standards
Correct answer: The test produces consistent results across administrations
Reliability refers to the consistency of assessment results—a reliable test produces similar scores under similar conditions.
Question 2: Which term describes the degree to which an assessment measures what it claims to measure?
- Reliability
- Validity (Correct answer)
- Alignment
- Norming
Correct answer: Validity
Validity is the degree to which an assessment accurately measures the intended construct or skill.
Question 3: A Kentucky teacher uses exit slips at the end of each lesson. This strategy best represents which assessment approach?
- Summative assessment
- Standardized testing
- Formative assessment (Correct answer)
- Portfolio assessment
Correct answer: Formative assessment
Exit slips are a common formative assessment tool that gives teachers immediate feedback on daily learning.
Question 4: In Kentucky's K-PREP scoring, which performance level is just below Proficient?
- Apprentice (Correct answer)
- Novice
- Basic
- Developing
Correct answer: Apprentice
Kentucky's K-PREP uses four levels: Novice, Apprentice, Proficient, and Distinguished; Apprentice is directly below Proficient.
Question 5: Which assessment practice involves students gathering samples of their own work over time to demonstrate growth?
- Norm-referenced testing
- Portfolio assessment (Correct answer)
- Benchmark testing
- Screening assessment
Correct answer: Portfolio assessment
Portfolio assessment involves collecting student work samples over time to document growth and achievement.
Question 6: A school uses a brief reading fluency check at the start of the year to identify students who may need extra support. This is called a:
- Summative assessment
- Benchmark assessment
- Universal screening (Correct answer)
- Criterion-referenced test
Correct answer: Universal screening
Universal screening is a brief assessment given to all students early in the year to identify those at risk for learning difficulties.
Question 7: Which federal law requires Kentucky to administer annual statewide assessments and report results by student subgroup?
- No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
- Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) (Correct answer)
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (original 1965)
Correct answer: Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
ESSA, signed in 2015, currently governs Kentucky's statewide testing and accountability requirements, including subgroup reporting.
KSA Assessment 3
What does 'reliability' mean in the context of educational assessment?