Assessment & Data Interpretation Flashcards
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A teacher wants to assess whether students can apply knowledge to a new, real-world situation. Which assessment type is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Authentic performance task
Authentic performance tasks require students to apply knowledge and skills in realistic contexts beyond recall.
On a standardized test, what does a standard score of 100 typically represent?
Answer: The average performance of the norming group
Most standardized tests set 100 as the mean, representing average performance in the norming sample.
A student consistently scores high on homework but low on tests covering the same material. What is the MOST likely explanation to investigate?
Answer: The student may be receiving outside help on homework
A consistent gap between independent test performance and homework suggests the homework scores may not reflect independent mastery.
Which of the following is an example of criterion-referenced assessment?
Answer: A spelling test where a score of 80% is required to demonstrate mastery
Criterion-referenced assessments measure student performance against a fixed standard or cutoff, not against other students.
When analyzing disaggregated data, a teacher finds that English Language Learners in her class score significantly lower on written response items. The BEST initial action is to:
Answer: Investigate whether language demands of the task are a barrier separate from content knowledge
Disaggregated data should prompt investigation into whether assessment format is creating construct-irrelevant variance for ELL students.
What is the primary purpose of a diagnostic pre-assessment at the start of a new unit?
Answer: To identify student prior knowledge and misconceptions before instruction
Diagnostic pre-assessments reveal what students already know and common misconceptions so instruction can be targeted appropriately.
A teacher uses exit tickets at the end of each lesson. This is BEST classified as:
Answer: Formative assessment
Exit tickets are brief, informal checks conducted during the instructional cycle to gauge understanding and inform next steps.