Question 1

A grade equivalent score on a standardized test determines at which grade level a student should be placed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Criterion-referenced tests are used with school-age children to compare achievement with a norming group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Standardized tests have which of the following characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  They measure all types of children equally. 
B)  They are administered the same way to all students. 
C)  The provide scores that can be compared. 
D)  A & C 
E)  B & C 
A)  They measure all types of children equally. 
B)  They are administered the same way to all students. 
C)  The provide scores that can be compared. 
D)  A & C 
E)  B & C E

Question 4

Standard deviations divide the normal curve into 8 equal sections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The teacher needs to understand elements of test results before sharing them with parents. Discuss four types of test scores that can be confusing and how they should be explained.

Accepted Answer

1. Raw Scores: Raw scores are the total

Question 6

Why are there are concerns about high-stakes tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are difficult to administer. 
B)  They can be used inappropriately. 
C)  They are biased against students who perform above the average. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  They are difficult to administer. 
B)  They can be used inappropriately. 
C)  They are biased against students who perform above the average. 
D)  None of the above

Question 7

Percentile ranks and Z scores are cumulative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Criterion-referenced testing can be used to determine minimum competency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Use a norm-referenced assessment examiner's manual supplied by the course instructor to:
a. Explain the meaning of the following terms: raw score, scaled score, grade equivalent, local and national percentile, percentile band, and stanine.
b. In which categories listed above are the students working at the highest level and which at the lowest?
c. Describe the student's overall performance.

Accepted Answer

a. 
- Raw score: The number of correct r

Question 10

Criterion-referenced tests compare students' performance as compared with a norming group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Criterion-referenced and norm-referenced tests both use the same type of test items.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Z scores and T scores are called stanine scores.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which is not a similarity between norm- and criterion- referenced tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  Require specification of the achievement domain to be measured 
B)  Require test items to cover a broad range of difficulty 
C)  Judged by validity and reliability 
D)  Useful in educational measurement 
A)  Require specification of the achievement domain to be measured 
B)  Require test items to cover a broad range of difficulty 
C)  Judged by validity and reliability 
D)  Useful in educational measurement

Question 14

There are advantages and disadvantages when using standardized tests. Discuss 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages.

Accepted Answer

Advantages of standardized tests include

Question 15

Why can the use of standardized tests be the best assessment strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have quantifiable scores. 
B)  They have norm referencing. 
C)  They have validity and reliability. 
D)  All of the above 
E)  A & B 
A)  They have quantifiable scores. 
B)  They have norm referencing. 
C)  They have validity and reliability. 
D)  All of the above 
E)  A & B

Question 16

Norm-referenced tests are used with preschool children to determine those that are at risk for mental delay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Why is it challenging to use standardized tests with very young children? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Standardized tests are challenging to us

Question 18

Stanines show how individuals rank among a group of test takers on a scale of

Accepted Answer

A)  0-9 
B)  1-10 
C)  1-9 
D)  1-5 
A)  0-9 
B)  1-10 
C)  1-9 
D)  1-5

Question 19

Criterion-referenced tests are used with preschool children to screen for normal development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A grade equivalent score on a standardized test determines at which grade level a student should be placed.

Criterion-referenced tests are used with school-age children to compare achievement with a norming group.

Standardized tests have which of the following characteristics?

Standard deviations divide the normal curve into 8 equal sections.

The teacher needs to understand elements of test results before sharing them with parents. Discuss four types of test scores that can be confusing and how they should be explained.

Why are there are concerns about high-stakes tests?

Percentile ranks and Z scores are cumulative.

Criterion-referenced testing can be used to determine minimum competency.

Criterion-referenced tests compare students' performance as compared with a norming group.

Criterion-referenced and norm-referenced tests both use the same type of test items.

Z scores and T scores are called stanine scores.

Which is not a similarity between norm- and criterion- referenced tests?

There are advantages and disadvantages when using standardized tests. Discuss 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages.

Why can the use of standardized tests be the best assessment strategy?

Norm-referenced tests are used with preschool children to determine those that are at risk for mental delay.

Why is it challenging to use standardized tests with very young children? Explain.

Stanines show how individuals rank among a group of test takers on a scale of

Criterion-referenced tests are used with preschool children to screen for normal development.

An Overview of Assessment in Early Childhood

How Infants and Young Children Should Be Assessed

How Standardized Tests Are Used, Designed, and Selected

Classroom Assessment and Documentation

Observation

Checklists, Rating Scales, and Rubrics

Teacher-Designed Strategies

Performace-Based Strategies

Portfolio Assessment

Communicating With Families

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Exam 4: Using and Reporting Standardized Test Results

A grade equivalent score on a standardized test determines at which grade level a student should be placed.

Criterion-referenced tests are used with school-age children to compare achievement with a norming group.

Standardized tests have which of the following characteristics?

Standard deviations divide the normal curve into 8 equal sections.

The teacher needs to understand elements of test results before sharing them with parents. Discuss four types of test scores that can be confusing and how they should be explained.

Why are there are concerns about high-stakes tests?

Percentile ranks and Z scores are cumulative.

Criterion-referenced testing can be used to determine minimum competency.

Criterion-referenced tests compare students' performance as compared with a norming group.

Criterion-referenced and norm-referenced tests both use the same type of test items.

Z scores and T scores are called stanine scores.

Which is not a similarity between norm- and criterion- referenced tests?

There are advantages and disadvantages when using standardized tests. Discuss 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages.

Why can the use of standardized tests be the best assessment strategy?

Norm-referenced tests are used with preschool children to determine those that are at risk for mental delay.

Why is it challenging to use standardized tests with very young children? Explain.

Stanines show how individuals rank among a group of test takers on a scale of

Criterion-referenced tests are used with preschool children to screen for normal development.

An Overview of Assessment in Early Childhood

How Infants and Young Children Should Be Assessed

How Standardized Tests Are Used, Designed, and Selected

Classroom Assessment and Documentation

Observation

Checklists, Rating Scales, and Rubrics

Teacher-Designed Strategies

Performace-Based Strategies

Portfolio Assessment

Communicating With Families

Filters