Chapter 13 Flashcards
A(n) ____ test measures how much someone knows or has learned - how much knowledge he or she has in a particular subject area (math, science, history, ect.)
Achievement
Psychologists are most interested in ______ tests because diagnostically, they help to identify strengths and weaknesses.
Achievement
Which are true about the Purpose of Achievement tests?
A) They can give criteria for moving to the next step of study.
B) They allow for grouping
C) can diagnostically identify strengths and weaknesses
D) can assess the success of a program on a larger scale (no child left behind)
A, B, C, and D are all purposes of achievement tests.
Achievement tests are the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ test administered. A) least common B) most common C) quickest type of D) easiest type of
B) Achievement tests are the most common test administered
A _________ test is one that has undergone extensive test development.
Standardized
The writing and rewriting of items, hundreds of administrations, development of reliability and validity data, normally very large groups of test takers, development of consistent directions, and very clear administration procedures and scoring instructions are all qualities of a _______ test.
standardized
With ________ tests, the effort is placed in establishing validity or reliability, and norming or the development of scoring systems vary from nonexistent to thorough.
Teacher-made
Why are standardized tests so expensive?
Because in order to develop and publish it, it needs to be tested by many individuals and items need to be reviewed over and over again and then revised by experts (whom have to be paid).
What are some advantages of a teacher-made test?
Teacher made tests give teachers a way to test knowledge and plan for future instruction, and standardized tests dont always accurately assess that information. Teacher made tests also better reflect what is taught in class and better fit the teaching methods that teacher is using. teachers can also better assess the way students are progressing to check for understanding with teacher made tests. They can also better account for the specific needs of the students, whether it be special needs or different learning styles, and the tests can be tailored to fit those needs to get a better idea of what the student actually knows.
A _________ test allows you to compare one individual’s test performance to the test performance of other individuals.
norm-referenced
A __________ test defines a specific criterion or level of performance. The only thing of importance with this type of test is the individual’s performance, regardless of where that performance might stand in comparison with others.
Criterion-referenced
_________ is defined as a function of mastery of some content domain.
performance
What are the steps of test construction?
1) development of preliminary ideas
2) test specifications are developed
3) the items are written
4) the items being used in a trial setting
5) the test developers rewrite items that did not perform well but that still hold promise for being included.
6) the final tests are assembled
7) an extensive national standardization effort takes place.
8) the preparation of all necessary materials
In the first step, the development of ____________, the developer considers the possible topics that might be covered, the level of coverage, scope, and every other factor that relates to what may be on the finished test.
preliminary ideas
In the second step of test construction, the test _________ are developed. This allows the developer to understand the relationship between the level and content of items.
specifications
