Performance Analysis Flashcards
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A teacher uses Questar formative data mid-unit and adjusts instruction before the summative test. This practice is called:
Answer: Data-driven differentiation
Data-driven differentiation uses ongoing assessment results to modify instruction and address student needs before the final assessment.
Which measure of central tendency is LEAST affected by extremely high or low scores in a Questar dataset?
Answer: Median
The median is resistant to outliers because it represents the middle value, not an arithmetic average that can be skewed by extreme scores.
A Questar report shows that a school's average scale score increased, but its proficiency rate stayed the same. The most likely explanation is:
Answer: Score gains occurred mostly below the proficiency cut score
If gains cluster below the cut score, average scale scores can rise while the percentage of students crossing the proficiency threshold remains unchanged.
In performance analysis, 'cohort tracking' refers to:
Answer: Following the same group of students across multiple years
Cohort tracking monitors the longitudinal growth of the same group of students as they progress through grade levels over time.
A Questar strand report shows that an entire class performed poorly on 'Text Structure' items. The best interpretation is:
Answer: There was a gap in instruction related to text structure
Uniform weakness across a whole class on a specific skill most likely reflects an instructional gap rather than individual student deficits.
Which Questar reporting feature allows educators to compare a school's performance to similar schools in the state?
Answer: Peer comparison or similar-school benchmark
Peer comparison reports benchmark a school's results against schools with comparable demographics and resource levels for a fairer evaluation.
After analyzing Questar data, a teacher groups students by skill level for targeted practice. This instructional approach is known as:
Answer: Differentiated instruction
Differentiated instruction involves grouping or tailoring teaching strategies based on assessment data to meet varied student needs.