Assessment & Evaluation Methods Flashcards

A student scores in the 72nd percentile on a standardized aptitude test. This means the student:

Answer: Scored higher than 72% of the norm group

A percentile rank indicates the percentage of individuals in the norm group who scored at or below that score.

Which type of reliability refers to the consistency of results when the same test is administered twice to the same group?

Answer: Test-retest reliability

Test-retest reliability measures score stability over time by correlating results from two administrations of the same test.

An educational planner uses a portfolio to evaluate a student's writing over three years. This is an example of:

Answer: Authentic assessment

Authentic assessment involves real-world tasks and evidence of learning collected over time, such as portfolios.

Which measure of central tendency is most affected by extreme outlier scores in a data set?

Answer: Mean

The mean is calculated using all values, so extreme outliers disproportionately pull it higher or lower.

A high school produces a class rank for each senior. This is an example of which type of measurement?

Answer: Norm-referenced

Class rank compares students to each other within a group, which is the defining feature of norm-referenced measurement.

Which statistical concept describes how spread out scores are from the average score?

Answer: Standard deviation

Standard deviation quantifies the degree of variability or dispersion of scores around the mean.

A CEP asks a student to complete a timed logic puzzle as part of the evaluation process. This primarily assesses:

Answer: Cognitive processing ability

Timed logic puzzles measure reasoning speed and cognitive processing, which are components of intellectual ability.