Selective Test Assessment and Evaluation Methods 3

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of criterion-referenced assessment?

Accepted Answer

Determining whether a student can read at a 5th-grade level

Answer

Criterion-referenced assessments measure performance against a fixed standard or set of skills, not against other students.

Question 2

An instructor creates a test based on a table of specifications. What is the main purpose of this table?

Accepted Answer

To align test questions with instructional objectives and content areas

Answer

A table of specifications maps test questions to learning objectives and content, ensuring the test covers instruction proportionally.

Question 3

Which type of question format is MOST effective for assessing higher-order thinking such as analysis or evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Extended response (essay)

Answer

Extended response items require students to organize, analyze, and articulate complex thinking, which aligns with higher-order cognitive demands.

Question 4

A student's portfolio contains writing samples, self-reflections, and project drafts collected over a semester. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Authentic/portfolio assessment

Answer

Portfolio assessment collects varied student work over time to show growth, effort, and achievement across multiple dimensions.

Question 5

Which term describes the degree to which test scores are free from random error and inconsistency?

Accepted Answer

Reliability

Answer

Reliability measures how consistently a test produces the same results across different times, raters, or forms.

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