Question 1

Peer evaluation is a useful means to evaluate performance in the exercise sciences setting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Grading systems that utilize points should be structured to reward ___ behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Grading systems that utilize points should be...

Question 3

There is no place in physical education for failure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When determining a numerical rating for grading purposes, the actual calculations are not sophisticated procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The square root of the mean of the squared deviation scores of the distribution is referred to as ___.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The square root of the mean of...

Question 6

All educators view grades in much the same way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Potential is easy to determine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Grade inflation is not a problem in most physical education settings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If you were using the standard deviation method to determine a grade, you must be mindful that:

Accepted Answer

A)  a low score in a superior group is not the same as a low score in a less able group. 
B)  a low score in a superior group is the same as a low score in a less able group. 
C)  a high score in a superior group is the same as a high score in a less able group. 
D)  individual student scores are independent of the group scores in calculating a grade. 
E)  the general proficiency of the group does not need to be considered. 
A)  a low score in a superior group is not the same as a low score in a less able group. 
B)  a low score in a superior group is the same as a low score in a less able group. 
C)  a high score in a superior group is the same as a high score in a less able group. 
D)  individual student scores are independent of the group scores in calculating a grade. 
E)  the general proficiency of the group does not need to be considered.

Question 10

A process oriented teacher would be more likely to award a lower grade to a poor performer who tries hard than to a skilled performer who puts forth minimal effort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An advantage of using the standard deviation method of grading is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  it does not reflect relationships to mean scores but rather the units of measure. 
B)  it reflects individual achievement and progress toward objectives. 
C)  students and parents view it as a fair grading practice. 
D)  individual student grades become dependent on performance of classmates. 
E)  scores for different types of tests can be converted to a common scale. 
A)  it does not reflect relationships to mean scores but rather the units of measure. 
B)  it reflects individual achievement and progress toward objectives. 
C)  students and parents view it as a fair grading practice. 
D)  individual student grades become dependent on performance of classmates. 
E)  scores for different types of tests can be converted to a common scale.

Question 12

Giving blanket ""A's"" to an entire class conveys a positive message to all students.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

If you are using the normal curve to determine grades, a low score in a superior group is not the same as a low score in a less able group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The purpose of a criterion-referenced test is to place students as accurately as possible along a continuum ranging from the lowest to the highest possible scores.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Grading procedures for the elementary, middle, and senior high schools are quite similar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In sound grading practices, it is important to effectively link student ___ to performance-based objectives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In sound grading practices, it is important...

Question 17

A test of relative achievement is sometimes referred to as a criterion referenced test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which statement is most true concerning a student who is ranked in the 60th percentile on a test of sit-ups performed in a minute?

Accepted Answer

A)  The student has performed as well as or better than 60% of the total population representative in the normative sample. 
B)  The student has performed as poor as or worse than 60% of the population used in determining the norms. 
C)  The student should receive a D-grade on the sit-up test. 
D)  The student's performance is a valid assessment if based on norms from a small, local population. 
E)  The student performed 60 sit-ups. 
A)  The student has performed as well as or better than 60% of the total population representative in the normative sample. 
B)  The student has performed as poor as or worse than 60% of the population used in determining the norms. 
C)  The student should receive a D-grade on the sit-up test. 
D)  The student's performance is a valid assessment if based on norms from a small, local population. 
E)  The student performed 60 sit-ups.

Question 19

Maturation can actually be a factor to enhance a student's performance between a pretest and a posttest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Allowing the class to decide what is to be accomplished and the manner in which the progress toward the goal will be evaluated is referred to as ___.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Allowing the class to decide what is...

Peer evaluation is a useful means to evaluate performance in the exercise sciences setting.

Grading systems that utilize points should be structured to reward ___ behavior.

There is no place in physical education for failure.

When determining a numerical rating for grading purposes, the actual calculations are not sophisticated procedures.

The square root of the mean of the squared deviation scores of the distribution is referred to as ___.

All educators view grades in much the same way.

Potential is easy to determine.

Grade inflation is not a problem in most physical education settings.

If you were using the standard deviation method to determine a grade, you must be mindful that:

A process oriented teacher would be more likely to award a lower grade to a poor performer who tries hard than to a skilled performer who puts forth minimal effort.

An advantage of using the standard deviation method of grading is that:

Giving blanket ""A's"" to an entire class conveys a positive message to all students.

If you are using the normal curve to determine grades, a low score in a superior group is not the same as a low score in a less able group.

The purpose of a criterion-referenced test is to place students as accurately as possible along a continuum ranging from the lowest to the highest possible scores.

Grading procedures for the elementary, middle, and senior high schools are quite similar.

In sound grading practices, it is important to effectively link student ___ to performance-based objectives.

A test of relative achievement is sometimes referred to as a criterion referenced test.

Which statement is most true concerning a student who is ranked in the 60th percentile on a test of sit-ups performed in a minute?

Maturation can actually be a factor to enhance a student's performance between a pretest and a posttest.

Allowing the class to decide what is to be accomplished and the manner in which the progress toward the goal will be evaluated 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

Peer evaluation is a useful means to evaluate performance in the exercise sciences setting.

Grading systems that utilize points should be structured to reward ___ behavior.

There is no place in physical education for failure.

When determining a numerical rating for grading purposes, the actual calculations are not sophisticated procedures.

The square root of the mean of the squared deviation scores of the distribution is referred to as ___.

All educators view grades in much the same way.

Potential is easy to determine.

Grade inflation is not a problem in most physical education settings.

If you were using the standard deviation method to determine a grade, you must be mindful that:

A process oriented teacher would be more likely to award a lower grade to a poor performer who tries hard than to a skilled performer who puts forth minimal effort.

An advantage of using the standard deviation method of grading is that:

Giving blanket ""A's"" to an entire class conveys a positive message to all students.

If you are using the normal curve to determine grades, a low score in a superior group is not the same as a low score in a less able group.

The purpose of a criterion-referenced test is to place students as accurately as possible along a continuum ranging from the lowest to the highest possible scores.

Grading procedures for the elementary, middle, and senior high schools are quite similar.

In sound grading practices, it is important to effectively link student ___ to performance-based objectives.

A test of relative achievement is sometimes referred to as a criterion referenced test.

Which statement is most true concerning a student who is ranked in the 60th percentile on a test of sit-ups performed in a minute?

Maturation can actually be a factor to enhance a student's performance between a pretest and a posttest.

Allowing the class to decide what is to be accomplished and the manner in which the progress toward the goal will be evaluated 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