Precision Assessment and Evaluation 3

Question 1

A student consistently scores 72% on a math test, regardless of when it is taken. This demonstrates:

Accepted Answer

High reliability

Answer

Reliability refers to the consistency of scores across repeated administrations; consistent results indicate a reliable instrument.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a norm-referenced test?

Accepted Answer

It compares a student's performance to that of a peer group

Answer

Norm-referenced tests rank students relative to a norming group, showing how each student performs compared to peers.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a portfolio assessment?

Accepted Answer

To document student growth and learning over time

Answer

Portfolio assessments collect student work samples over time to demonstrate progress, effort, and achievement across multiple dimensions.

Question 4

In statistics, what does a standard deviation of zero indicate?

Accepted Answer

All scores in the data set are identical

Answer

A standard deviation of zero means there is no variability — every score in the distribution is exactly the same value.

Question 5

Which accommodation is most appropriate for a student with a reading disability taking a science content assessment?

Accepted Answer

Providing text-to-speech technology

Answer

Text-to-speech accommodates the reading disability while still assessing the student's science knowledge — the intended construct.

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