Assessment and Evaluation Flashcards

A student does well in a cooperative drill but struggles in live play. What does this most likely show?

Answer: The skill is not yet stable under game pressure

Skills often break down under pressure until they are well learned, so testing in game-like settings is important.

Which item belongs on a checklist for assessing ready position at the kitchen line?

Answer: Paddle up in front, knees bent, weight forward

A good ready position at the line has the paddle up and in front with a balanced, athletic stance.

An instructor uses a rubric for a dink assessment. What is the main benefit?

Answer: It applies the same criteria to every student

Rubrics give clear, consistent standards, which makes scoring fairer.

After a 6-week program, an instructor compares each student's first and final skills scores. What type of evaluation is this?

Answer: Pre-test and post-test progress evaluation

Comparing baseline and end scores shows how much each student improved over the program.

A student keeps hitting the return of serve short. What should the instructor focus on?

Answer: Hitting the return deep so the returner has time to get to the kitchen line

A deep return keeps the serving team back and gives the returner time to move forward.

Which question helps an instructor learn about a student's goals at the first lesson?

Answer: What do you want to improve, and how often do you play?

Knowing the student's goals and how often they play helps the instructor plan useful lessons.

Why should an instructor reassess students regularly instead of only once?

Answer: Skill levels change, so the lesson plan should change too

Regular checks keep instruction matched to the student's current skills.