PSI Assessment & Evaluation Methods 5

Question 1

An instructor gives a short quiz before beginning a new unit on vehicle extrication to identify knowledge gaps. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Diagnostic assessment

Answer

Diagnostic assessment is administered before instruction to identify what students already know and what gaps need to be addressed.

Question 2

A law enforcement training academy requires cadets to submit a portfolio of completed reports, field notes, and self-reflections over a 16-week program. This evaluates learning through:

Accepted Answer

Portfolio assessment

Answer

Portfolio assessment collects multiple work samples over time to document growth, skills, and accomplishments across various tasks.

Question 3

Which action BEST supports the validity of a practical skills examination?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring the exam tasks directly reflect the job performance objectives from the course

Answer

Validity requires that assessment tasks measure the specific knowledge or skills identified in the course's learning objectives.

Question 4

A public safety instructor evaluates a scenario by asking students open-ended questions about their decision-making. Which assessment method is being used?

Accepted Answer

Socratic oral questioning

Answer

Socratic oral questioning uses open-ended, probing questions to assess higher-order thinking and reasoning in real or simulated scenarios.

Question 5

If a test's split-half reliability coefficient is 0.45, an instructor should conclude that the test:

Accepted Answer

Lacks sufficient consistency and items should be reviewed and revised

Answer

A split-half reliability coefficient of 0.45 is considered low, indicating poor internal consistency and a need to revise or replace items.

(PSI) Public Safety Instructor Certification Practice Test

(PSI) Public Safety Instructor Certification Practice Test

PSI Assessment & Evaluation Methods 5