ODE Assessment Design 5

Question 1

Split-half reliability is a method used to estimate which type of assessment quality?

Accepted Answer

Internal consistency

Answer

Split-half reliability estimates internal consistency by correlating scores from two halves of the same assessment.

Question 2

When designing performance tasks for Ohio's state assessments, which element is MOST important to define first?

Accepted Answer

The clear learning target or standard being assessed

Answer

Identifying the specific learning target ensures that all elements of the performance task align to what students need to demonstrate.

Question 3

Which statement BEST describes the difference between norm-referenced and criterion-referenced tests?

Accepted Answer

Norm-referenced tests compare students to peers; criterion-referenced tests compare to a standard

Answer

Norm-referenced tests rank students relative to a norming group, while criterion-referenced tests measure performance against a defined standard.

Question 4

In assessment design, 'washback effect' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The influence of an assessment on teaching and learning behaviors

Answer

Washback (or backwash) is the impact that an assessment has on instructional practices and curriculum decisions.

Question 5

A test designed so that no single demographic group consistently scores higher due to cultural or linguistic factors demonstrates:

Accepted Answer

Assessment bias elimination / fairness

Answer

A fair assessment is one where scores reflect actual knowledge, not advantages or disadvantages tied to cultural or linguistic background.

(ODE) Ohio Department of Education Practice Test