Chapter 2 Exercises

Question 1

S/U The first step in measuring classroom learning is to decide on the type of test to use.

Answer 1

U

Question 2

S/U Classroom assessment should be based on objective data only.

Answer 2

U

Question 3

S/U The type of classroom assessment used should be determined by the performance to measured.

Answer 3

S

Question 4

S/U Effective classroom assessment requires the use of a variety of assessment techniques.

Answer 4

S

Question 5

S/U Assessment techniques should replace teacher observation and judgment.

Answer 5

U

Question 6

S/U Error of measurement must always be considered during the interpretation of assessment results.

Answer 6

S

Question 7

Test

Answer 7

A way of measuring a student’s learning through the use of questions over a set amount of time with a similar environment for all students.

Question 8

Measurement

Answer 8

Assigning numbers to test results according to specific rules.

Question 9

Assessment

Answer 9

Consists of measurements and non measurement descriptions including judgment on the desirability of the results.

Question 10

A/D The main purpose of classroom assessment is to improve learning.

Answer 10

Agree

Question 11

A/D The first step in both teaching and assessment is to determine the intended learning outcomes.

Answer 11

Agree

Question 12

A/D Classroom assessments should not be given until the end of instruction.

Answer 12

Disagree

Question 13

A/D Instructional objectives should aid in selecting the types of assessment instruments to use.

Answer 13

Agree

Question 14

A/D Assessment results should be used primarily for assigning grades.

Answer 14

Disagree

Question 15

P/F/D/S An achievement test is used to certify student mastery.

Answer 15

Summative

Question 16

P/F/D/S Students are given a ten item test to determine learning progress.

Answer 16

Formative

Question 17

P/F/D/S A teacher observes the process used as a student solves arithmetic problems.

Answer 17

Diagnostic

Question 18

P/F/D/S Algebra students take an arithmetic test on the first day of class.

Answer 18

Placement

Question 19

P/F/D/S Course grades are assigned.

Answer 19

Summative

Question 20

P/F/D/S An assessment is given at the beginning of a new unit.

Answer 20

Diagnostic

Question 21

Placement

Answer 21

Used to determine student performance at the beginning of instruction.

Question 22

Formative

Answer 22

Used to monitor learning progress during instruction.

Question 23

Diagnostic

Answer 23

Used to diagnose learning difficulties during instruction.

Question 24

Summative

Answer 24

Used to assess achievement at the end of instruction the extent to which instructional goals have been met.