Chapter 8 Flashcards
How can an instructor protect test security?
Regularly revise test questions
Which of the following typically measure improvement and give the instructor and students feedback on learning progress?
Formative tests
Which of the following statements about scoring written tests is MOST accurate?
Some test items may be given more weight than others.
When grading a test, the instructor takes the total number of points earned and divides by the total number of points:
possible.
Which of the following methods of providing feedback allows instructors to determine whether students’ learning or studying styles were barriers to success?
Meet individually with students to discuss the test
Which of the following are given at the beginning of instruction to establish a student’s current level of knowledge?
Prescriptive tests
Which of the following statements about test discrimination is MOST accurate?
Discrimination is based on ability.
Which of the following can be scored either manually or electronically?
Written tests
The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) requires that testing results be retained:
in individual student files.
When another instructor administers a test, at what point should test materials be returned to the proper authority?
After the test
For which of the following tests are students ultimately given a grade of Pass or No Pass/Fail?
Criterion-referenced
Scoring performance tests can be very:
subjective.
Which of the following are normally given one-on-one between a student and an instructor?
Oral tests
Which of the following compares student performance with stated criteria?
Criterion-referenced
During performance testing, when should students be encouraged to ask questions?
Before the test
Which of the following typically measure comprehensive knowledge and skills at the end of a course?
Summative tests
Which of the following are used for evaluating a psychomotor skill?
Performance tests
Which of the following is a guideline for test security?
Use two or more versions of the exam to prevent copying
Evaluation feedback gives instructors an opportunity to use student error as the basis for:
reinforcing information that was addressed on the test.
Where are student grades recorded?
Individual student records
The rubric for an oral test can be very similar to a (an):
performance test.
Which of the following should an instructor do before a written test?
Rearrage classroom seating when necessary
When does an instructor watch for signs of academic misconduct?
During the test
Which of the following should an instructor do during test administration?
Ensure that the environment stays safe for students in testing
Which of the following are useful for measuring retention of information?
Written tests
Norm-referenced and ___-referenced are the two ways to assess or evaluate.
criterion
When is a test considered biased?
When members of different groups with the same ability level systematically score differently on a test
Norm-referenced assessment measures the accomplishment of:
one student against that of another.
Which of the following is a guideline for scoring written tests with essays or short answer questions?
Score the same question on all of the tests before proceeding to the next question
