Final

Question 1

What is Authentic assessment?

Answer 1

using some type of performance by the child to demonstrate understanding

Question 2

What is Alternative assessment?

Answer 2

assessment different from traditional written or multiple choice tests

Question 3

What is Formative assessment?

Answer 3

designed to measure progress on an objective rather than to give a qualitative result

Question 4

What is Structured interview?

Answer 4

planned interview conducted by the teacher for assessment purposes

Question 5

What is Item analysis?

Answer 5

analysis of single test items to determine their difficulty value and discriminating power

Question 6

What is Work sample?

Answer 6

example of child’s work

Question 7

What is Standard error of measurement?

Answer 7

estimate of possible magnitude of error present in test scores

Question 8

What is Directed assignment?

Answer 8

a specific assessment on a child’s performance on a learning objective

Question 9

What is Norm-referenced test?

Answer 9

test in which the taker’s performance is compared with those in the norm group

Question 10

What is Standard deviation?

Answer 10

measure of variability of a distribution of scores around the mean

Question 11

What is Time sampling?

Answer 11

observation to determine the frequency of a behavior

Question 12

What is Graphic rating scale?

Answer 12

rating scale that can be used as a continuum of characteristics by descriptors on the scale on any point of the continuum

Question 13

What is Corrective?

Answer 13

instructional materials and methods used with mastery learning that are implemented after formative assessments

Question 14

What is Table of specifications?

Answer 14

curriculum objectives that have been analyzed to determine to what level of Bloom’s Taxonomy the student must demonstrate for mastery

Question 15

What is Diagnostic interview?

Answer 15

determines a child’s learning needs or assess weaknesses

Question 16

Why is assessment used for infants and young children?

Answer 16

1) Assessing to promotes children’s learning/development
2) Identifying children for health and social services
3) Monitoring trends and evaluating programs/services
4) Assessing academic achievement to hold everyone accountable

Question 17

Why should assessment be used in the classroom?

Answer 17

• use multi sources of info
• benefit child&improve learning
• involve child and family
• fair for all children

Question 18

Who should exam infants that are at risk?

Answer 18

pediatrician, speech therapists (anyone with certification to diagnose children for issues/delays)

Question 19

What is performance assessment?

Answer 19

child demonstrates knowledge by applying it to a task or a problem-solving activity

Question 20

Why are standardized tests important?

Answer 20

to plan instruction, study differences between individuals/groups, and for counseling/guidance

Question 21

Why do we analyze test items on standardized tests?

Answer 21

analysis of single test items to determine their difficulty value and discriminating power or if they should be disregarded

Question 22

What should you consider when looking for a quality test?

Answer 22

• purpose of the test
• test design
• validity and reliability
• administering and scoring

Question 23

How do you select a norm population?

Answer 23

chosen to reflect the makeup of the population for whom the test is designed

Question 24

What does achievement tests measure?

Answer 24

evaluates child’s achievement related to prior instruction

Question 25

What do intelligence tests measure?

Answer 25

assess overall intellectual functioning

Question 26

What do screening tests measure?

Answer 26

indicators that a child might have a developmental problem that needs to be further investigated

Question 27

What do criterion-referenced tests compare?

Answer 27

how well a student could perform on some standard or objective

Question 28

What are standard deviations used for?

Answer 28

to see how an individual score compared with the scores of the norm group

Question 29

What are Z and T scores?

Answer 29

Z-determine how above/below the mean a score is located

T-report scores parallel to the standard deviation

Question 30

What are Stanines used for?

Answer 30

to divide the population to compare cumulative percentages/percentiles

Question 31

How does the ranking system for Stanines works?

Answer 31

A scale of 9-1 standard deviations with descriptors that are easy for parents to understand

Question 32

Why should we observe cognitive behavior?

Answer 32

because children cannot communicate with us about their cognitive abilities

Question 33

What types of are assessment commonly used to study social behaviors?

Answer 33

observation at play or interacting in the classroom centers

Question 34

What are the advantages of using a rubric?

Answer 34

• flexible
• adaptable
• used by teacher or student
• translated into grade
• guidelines for quality work or performance

Question 35

What should be included on a preschool checklist for assessment?

Answer 35

developmental categories: physical, cognitive, and social

Question 36

What are the steps in checklist design?

Answer 36

1) identify skills to be included
2) separate listing of target behaviors
3) sequential organization of checklist
4) record keeping

Question 37

What can be included on a preschool test?

Answer 37

• tasks/oral responses
• counting
• adapted paper/pencil tests

Question 38

What do formative and summative test formats look like?

Answer 38

(F)check up on student progress and creates correctives if further experiences are needed
(S)final assessment
-concrete strategies

Question 39

What is the reasonable time for primary testing?

Answer 39

20-30 Minutes

Question 40

What A, B, C, &D mean in objective writing?

Answer 40

Audience, Behavior, Condition, and Degree of Mastery

Question 41

What is the link between standard of mastery and Bloom’s Taxonomy?

Answer 41

the standard of mastery calls for a minimum requirement to check if students have reached a certain level in Bloom’s Taxonomy

Question 42

What sorts of things could be called performance assessments

Answer 42

• interviews
• contracts
• directed assignments
• games
• work samples
• projects
• portfolios

Question 43

What is authentic learning based on?

Answer 43

construction of knowledge and focuses on higher-order thinking

Question 44

What needs to be decided prior to conducting an observation?

Answer 44

The:

- purpose
- focus
- record/documentation
- use of observation

Question 45

What makes an interview with young children effective?

Answer 45

• taking notes
• don’t limit to just talking
• keep them short
• continue questions after child responds for correctness

Question 46

What does the organization of a portfolio look like?

Answer 46

by area of development or subject-area

Question 47

What are the advantages of using a portfolio?

Answer 47

• wide range of assessment methods
• flexible
• higher evaluations
• child input
• extensive information

Question 48

What are three types of Model Assessment and Reporting Systems?

Answer 48

• project spectrum
• work sampling system
• preschool child observation record
• teacher-designed systems