Assessment & Data-Driven Instruction Flashcards

A standard error of measurement (SEM) helps teachers understand that:

Answer: An observed test score is an estimate that falls within a range of the student's true score

SEM indicates the range in which a student's true score is likely to fall.

On a stanine scale, a score of 5 is:

Answer: Average

Stanines range from 1 to 9, with 4-6 considered average.

A teacher wants to assess a student's comprehension of a passage in a way that reveals organization and recall of important ideas. Which approach is most appropriate?

Answer: Oral or written retelling scored with a rubric

Retelling shows what a student recalls and how they organize the text's key ideas.

An English learner scores low on a reading comprehension test written in English. Which factor should the teacher consider before interpreting the score?

Answer: The student's English language proficiency may be affecting performance

Language proficiency can confound results, so scores should be interpreted alongside other evidence.

Which assessment practice best supports an instructional decision about whether to teach a new phonics skill or review a previous one?

Answer: Analyzing recent student work and quick skill checks

Current, specific data on student performance should drive pacing and content decisions.

A summative reading assessment is typically used to:

Answer: Evaluate what students have learned at the end of an instructional period

Summative assessments evaluate learning outcomes after instruction is complete.

A teacher shares assessment results with parents. Which approach is most effective and appropriate?

Answer: Explain what the data mean in plain language and describe next instructional steps

Clear, jargon-free explanation with concrete next steps supports family partnership and confidentiality.