TA Assessment & Evaluation Methods 5

Question 1

A TA is asked to score student responses using an analytic rubric. An analytic rubric differs from a holistic rubric because it:

Accepted Answer

Evaluates multiple criteria separately with individual scores for each

Answer

Analytic rubrics break down performance into distinct criteria (e.g., organization, content, mechanics) each scored independently.

Question 2

Which of the following is considered a FORMATIVE assessment strategy?

Accepted Answer

Think-pair-share followed by teacher observation

Answer

Think-pair-share with observation allows the teacher to assess understanding in real time and adjust instruction accordingly.

Question 3

A TA is using a rating scale to assess a student's social skills. Rating scales differ from checklists in that rating scales:

Accepted Answer

Indicate the degree or frequency of a behavior

Answer

Rating scales capture how often or how well a behavior occurs (e.g., 1–5), whereas checklists simply note presence or absence.

Question 4

When evaluating student writing samples over the course of a semester, a TA should look for evidence of:

Accepted Answer

Growth and improvement compared to the student's earlier work

Answer

Growth-based evaluation compares a student's current work to their own previous work to measure individual progress.

Question 5

A TA notices a student is consistently guessing on multiple-choice questions rather than working through problems. The BEST response is to:

Accepted Answer

Flag the pattern and inform the teacher so alternative assessment methods can be explored

Answer

Communicating the observation to the teacher allows the team to investigate whether the assessment format is appropriate for this student.

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