Assessment and Evaluation Methods Flashcards
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A teacher notices that a test item was answered correctly by nearly all high-scoring students but incorrectly by most low-scoring students. What does this indicate about the item?
Answer: The item has high item discrimination
High item discrimination means the item effectively differentiates between students with strong versus weak mastery of the content.
Which accommodation would be MOST appropriate for a student with a reading disability who is taking a science content assessment?
Answer: Reading test questions aloud to the student
Reading questions aloud removes the reading barrier without altering the science construct being measured, making it an appropriate accommodation.
A teacher uses student work samples collected throughout the semester to evaluate growth in writing. This approach is best described as:
Answer: Portfolio assessment
Portfolio assessment involves collecting samples of student work over time to document learning progress and achievement.
Which action best demonstrates a teacher using assessment data to differentiate instruction?
Answer: Grouping students by pre-assessment results and tailoring lesson activities to each group's needs
Differentiated instruction uses assessment data to identify student needs and adjust learning activities accordingly for different groups.
A math teacher gives a 5-question exit ticket at the end of every lesson. The PRIMARY purpose of this practice is to:
Answer: Gather formative data to adjust the next day's instruction
Exit tickets are a formative assessment strategy used to quickly gauge student understanding and inform immediate instructional decisions.
When a test consistently produces different scores for the same student across two administrations one week apart, this is a problem of:
Answer: Test reliability
Reliability refers to the consistency of test scores; low test-retest reliability means the instrument produces unstable or inconsistent results.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a diagnostic assessment given at the start of a unit?
Answer: To identify prior knowledge and misconceptions before instruction begins
Diagnostic assessments are administered before instruction to reveal what students already know and what misconceptions need to be addressed.