WIDA Formative Assessment

Question 1

In World-class Instructional Design and Assessment, what is the primary purpose of formative assessment?

Accepted Answer

To monitor progress and provide feedback during the learning or development process

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To assign final grades at the end of a program

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To rank individuals against each other

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To determine eligibility for advancement only

Question 2

What does validity mean in the context of assessment within World-class Instructional Design and Assessment?

Accepted Answer

The assessment measures what it is intended to measure

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The assessment produces consistent results over time

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The assessment is easy to administer

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The assessment takes minimal time to complete

Question 3

What is the difference between reliability and validity in World-class Instructional Design and Assessment assessment?

Accepted Answer

Reliability refers to consistency of results; validity refers to accuracy of measurement

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They are synonymous terms with identical meanings

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Reliability is about speed; validity is about cost

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Reliability applies only to written tests; validity applies only to practical tests

Question 4

Which type of assessment in World-class Instructional Design and Assessment compares an individual's performance to a predetermined standard?

Accepted Answer

Criterion-referenced assessment

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Norm-referenced assessment

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Ipsative assessment

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Informal assessment

Question 5

What is a rubric used for in World-class Instructional Design and Assessment assessment?

Accepted Answer

To define criteria and performance levels for evaluating work quality

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To record attendance data

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To calculate statistical averages

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To schedule assessment dates

Question 6

In World-class Instructional Design and Assessment, what is the purpose of baseline assessment?

Accepted Answer

To establish a starting point for measuring future progress

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To provide a final evaluation of performance

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To compare performance across different organizations

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To determine budget allocations