SAC Data-Driven Decision Making & Assessment

Question 1

Which type of assessment is designed to monitor student learning progress and inform instructional adjustments during the learning process?

Accepted Answer

Formative assessment

Answer

Formative assessment is ongoing and used by teachers to monitor student progress and adjust instruction, rather than evaluating learning after instruction.

Question 2

A principal reviews MAP Growth scores and finds that third-grade students in one classroom made significantly less growth than peers. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a classroom observation and collaborate with the teacher to analyze instructional practices

Answer

Data should prompt collaborative inquiry; the administrator should observe instruction and work with the teacher to identify and address root causes of the growth gap.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of disaggregating student performance data by subgroup?

Accepted Answer

To identify achievement gaps and ensure equitable outcomes for all groups

Answer

Disaggregating data by race, income, disability, and ELL status reveals equity gaps and allows administrators to target interventions for underserved populations.

Question 4

A norm-referenced test compares a student's performance to:

Accepted Answer

A national or representative sample of students

Answer

Norm-referenced tests rank students relative to a norming group (a representative sample), producing scores like percentile ranks rather than measuring against a set standard.

Question 5

Which data source would be most useful for identifying chronic absenteeism trends in a school?

Accepted Answer

Daily attendance records tracked over time

Answer

Attendance records tracked over time allow administrators to identify students who miss 10% or more of school days, defining chronic absenteeism.

SAC - School Administrator Certification Practice Test

SAC - School Administrator Certification Practice Test

SAC Data-Driven Decision Making & Assessment