CTA Curriculum & Assessment Support Flashcards

Which of the following best describes 'diagnostic assessment'?

Answer: A pre-instruction assessment used to identify students' existing knowledge and skill gaps

Diagnostic assessments are administered before instruction to identify what students already know and where gaps exist, so instruction can be appropriately targeted.

When a teacher assistant observes that several students consistently make the same error on math problems, the appropriate response is to:

Answer: Bring the pattern to the lead teacher's attention for instructional adjustment

Identifying and reporting error patterns to the lead teacher enables targeted re-teaching and instructional adjustments to address the shared misconception.

The primary purpose of homework in elementary grades is to:

Answer: Practice and reinforce skills taught in school

In elementary grades, homework is primarily intended to provide practice that reinforces skills and concepts taught during the school day.

What is the most important consideration when selecting supplemental instructional materials for a student?

Answer: Alignment with the student's current learning goals and needs

Supplemental materials must align with the student's current learning goals and individual needs to be effective and purposeful.

What does it mean for an assessment to be 'reliable'?

Answer: It produces consistent results across different administrations and scorers

A reliable assessment produces consistent results when administered under similar conditions, ensuring that scores reflect actual student knowledge rather than random variation.

In a co-taught classroom, how are assessments typically handled for students with IEPs?

Answer: Students with IEPs receive the same assessments with their specified accommodations applied

Students with IEPs typically take the same grade-level assessments as their peers, with the specific accommodations outlined in their IEP applied during testing.