TA Assessment & Evaluation Methods 3

Question 1

Which of the following BEST describes the difference between reliability and validity in assessment?

Accepted Answer

Reliability means consistent results; validity means measuring what it intends to measure

Answer

Reliability refers to consistency of results, while validity refers to whether the test measures what it is supposed to measure.

Question 2

A TA notices that a student with dyslexia consistently scores low on written comprehension tests but demonstrates strong understanding during oral discussions. This suggests the assessments may lack:

Accepted Answer

Construct validity

Answer

Construct validity is threatened when the assessment format measures a disability rather than the intended skill (reading comprehension).

Question 3

When two TAs independently grade the same student essay and reach the same score, this demonstrates:

Accepted Answer

Inter-rater reliability

Answer

Inter-rater reliability refers to the degree of agreement between different scorers evaluating the same performance.

Question 4

A TA is helping a student complete a portfolio. Which item would be LEAST appropriate to include?

Accepted Answer

A standardized test score printout from the district database

Answer

Portfolios showcase student work and growth; standardized score printouts are administrative records, not student artifacts.

Question 5

A teacher uses a checklist to assess whether students can perform each step of a science lab procedure. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Process-based assessment

Answer

Process-based assessment evaluates each step of a task or procedure rather than just the final product.

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TA Assessment & Evaluation Methods 3