Question 1

Which of the following is a reason to grade?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grades mean different things to different teachers. 
B)  Physical education should make sweeping changes regarding the manner in which youth are evaluated. 
C)  Grades are the common denominator to signify students' performance. 
D)  Professional preservice and in-service preparation in the area of measurement and evaluation are lacking. 
E)  All of the above are reasons to grade. 
A)  Grades mean different things to different teachers. 
B)  Physical education should make sweeping changes regarding the manner in which youth are evaluated. 
C)  Grades are the common denominator to signify students' performance. 
D)  Professional preservice and in-service preparation in the area of measurement and evaluation are lacking. 
E)  All of the above are reasons to grade.

Question 2

Tests of relative achievement are otherwise referred to as ___ tests.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tests of relative achievement are otherwise referred...

Question 3

A drawback to using a standard deviation method to determine grades is that a student's grade becomes dependent on the performance of ___.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A drawback to using a standard deviation...

Question 4

A test of relative achievement is:

Accepted Answer

A)  criterion-referenced. 
B)  norm-referenced. 
C)  a percentage method. 
D)  a percentile equivalent method. 
E)  a performance standard. 
A)  criterion-referenced. 
B)  norm-referenced. 
C)  a percentage method. 
D)  a percentile equivalent method. 
E)  a performance standard.

Question 5

Having students take a pretest without the advantage of some knowledge or skill about the test will, in all likelihood, result in obtaining inconsistent and ___ data.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Having students take a pretest without the...

Question 6

Instructors who choose to grade solely on improvement should simply use the difference between pretest and posttest in determining the improvement score.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A means to illustrate student progress and report performance can be accomplished by utilizing computer programs to produce a ___.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A means to illustrate student progress and...

Question 8

Grades should be awarded on the basis of ___ toward predetermined performance objectives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Grades should be awarded on the basis...

Question 9

Physical educators in the public and private schools are usually not responsible for assigning grades to students.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

There is no place for student self-evaluation in the physical education curriculum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

""Teaching for the test"" is an accepted and recommended practice for physical education programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Criteria that have been appropriately used to make decisions regarding students' grades have included such things as:

Accepted Answer

A)  all of the above. 
B)  showering after classes. 
C)  dressing in the appropriate uniform. 
D)  being on time to class. 
E)  skill proficiency. 
A)  all of the above. 
B)  showering after classes. 
C)  dressing in the appropriate uniform. 
D)  being on time to class. 
E)  skill proficiency.

Question 13

Asking a student to practically apply their understanding of principle of intensity in exercise by designing a progressive exercise program is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  portfolios. 
B)  contract grading. 
C)  peer evaluating. 
D)  alternative assessment. 
E)  reliability. 
A)  portfolios. 
B)  contract grading. 
C)  peer evaluating. 
D)  alternative assessment. 
E)  reliability.

Question 14

A student whose performance on the mile run places him/her at the 90th percentile has performed as well as or better than ___ % of all students included in the normative database.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A student whose performance on the mile...

Question 15

Unfortunately, many practicing professionals opt to base a student's grade solely on participation, meeting the required dress code, and behavior in class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If a student's pre- and posttest scores on sit-ups completed in a minute were 30 and 40 respectively, and the highest score attained in class was 80, the improvement score for the student would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  .20. 
B)  .30. 
C)  .40. 
D)  .50. 
E)  .60. 
A)  .20. 
B)  .30. 
C)  .40. 
D)  .50. 
E)  .60.

Question 17

If virtually all students in the class receive a grade of "A," then there is likely a problem with ___.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If virtually all students in the class...

Question 18

The decision-making processes associated with student evaluation in physical education are actually more complex than grade determination itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Grading on effort and participation is considered effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An evaluation process that gives students an opportunity to evaluate their classmates is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-evaluation. 
B)  group goal setting. 
C)  peer evaluation. 
D)  contract grading. 
E)  global grading. 
A)  self-evaluation. 
B)  group goal setting. 
C)  peer evaluation. 
D)  contract grading. 
E)  global grading.

Which of the following is a reason to grade?

Tests of relative achievement are otherwise referred to as ___ tests.

A drawback to using a standard deviation method to determine grades is that a student's grade becomes dependent on the performance of ___.

A test of relative achievement is:

Having students take a pretest without the advantage of some knowledge or skill about the test will, in all likelihood, result in obtaining inconsistent and ___ data.

Instructors who choose to grade solely on improvement should simply use the difference between pretest and posttest in determining the improvement score.

A means to illustrate student progress and report performance can be accomplished by utilizing computer programs to produce a ___.

Grades should be awarded on the basis of ___ toward predetermined performance objectives.

Physical educators in the public and private schools are usually not responsible for assigning grades to students.

There is no place for student self-evaluation in the physical education curriculum.

""Teaching for the test"" is an accepted and recommended practice for physical education programs.

Criteria that have been appropriately used to make decisions regarding students' grades have included such things as:

Asking a student to practically apply their understanding of principle of intensity in exercise by designing a progressive exercise program is an example of:

A student whose performance on the mile run places him/her at the 90th percentile has performed as well as or better than ___ % of all students included in the normative database.

Unfortunately, many practicing professionals opt to base a student's grade solely on participation, meeting the required dress code, and behavior in class.

If a student's pre- and posttest scores on sit-ups completed in a minute were 30 and 40 respectively, and the highest score attained in class was 80, the improvement score for the student would be:

If virtually all students in the class receive a grade of "A," then there is likely a problem with ___.

The decision-making processes associated with student evaluation in physical education are actually more complex than grade determination itself.

Grading on effort and participation is considered effective.

An evaluation process that gives students an opportunity to evaluate their classmates is referred to as:

Introduction to Measurement and Evaluation

Linking Program Development With Measurement and Evaluation

Basic Statistics

Criteria for Test Selection

Alternative Assessments

Measuring Health-Related Physical Fitness and Physical Activity

Measuring Psychomotor Skills

Measuring Cognitive Knowledge

Measuring Affective Behaviors

Using Self-Evaluation to Improve Instruction

Measurement and Evaluation in Activity-Based Settings

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Exam 10: Grading

Which of the following is a reason to grade?

Tests of relative achievement are otherwise referred to as ___ tests.

A drawback to using a standard deviation method to determine grades is that a student's grade becomes dependent on the performance of ___.

A test of relative achievement is:

Having students take a pretest without the advantage of some knowledge or skill about the test will, in all likelihood, result in obtaining inconsistent and ___ data.

Instructors who choose to grade solely on improvement should simply use the difference between pretest and posttest in determining the improvement score.

A means to illustrate student progress and report performance can be accomplished by utilizing computer programs to produce a ___.

Grades should be awarded on the basis of ___ toward predetermined performance objectives.

Physical educators in the public and private schools are usually not responsible for assigning grades to students.

There is no place for student self-evaluation in the physical education curriculum.

""Teaching for the test"" is an accepted and recommended practice for physical education programs.

Criteria that have been appropriately used to make decisions regarding students' grades have included such things as:

Asking a student to practically apply their understanding of principle of intensity in exercise by designing a progressive exercise program is an example of:

A student whose performance on the mile run places him/her at the 90th percentile has performed as well as or better than ___ % of all students included in the normative database.

Unfortunately, many practicing professionals opt to base a student's grade solely on participation, meeting the required dress code, and behavior in class.

If a student's pre- and posttest scores on sit-ups completed in a minute were 30 and 40 respectively, and the highest score attained in class was 80, the improvement score for the student would be:

If virtually all students in the class receive a grade of "A," then there is likely a problem with ___.

The decision-making processes associated with student evaluation in physical education are actually more complex than grade determination itself.

Grading on effort and participation is considered effective.

An evaluation process that gives students an opportunity to evaluate their classmates is referred to as:

Introduction to Measurement and Evaluation

Linking Program Development With Measurement and Evaluation

Basic Statistics

Criteria for Test Selection

Alternative Assessments

Measuring Health-Related Physical Fitness and Physical Activity

Measuring Psychomotor Skills

Measuring Cognitive Knowledge

Measuring Affective Behaviors

Using Self-Evaluation to Improve Instruction

Measurement and Evaluation in Activity-Based Settings

Filters