Unit 5a - Student Measurement Flashcards
Which measurement characteristic shows who has or has not achieved the objective
Differentiation
A test that gives consistent results is said to have the measurement characteristic of ______.
Reliability
This instrument is used to identify trends through
the collection of measurement data.
Test Analysis
A collection of written measurement items that can be used to construct or revise a test is called a_______.
Test Item Pool
The measurement of student accomplishment of knowledge or performance objectives which is done during the allotted time for classroom or laboratory instruction.
Progress Check
A measuring instrument that measures what it is supposed to measure is known to be _______.
Valid
What does the term reliability mean in the context of measurement? The test
yields consistent results.
Comparing the results of a diesel mechanics technical school test with the actual work performance of the graduates is one way of assessing what?
validity
What will sampling material from each learning objective within a lesson ensure?
comprehensiveness
Lt. Clarke has difficulty impartially assigning grades on essay tests. He finds that subjective factors such as handwriting, writing style, and personal opinions of the students affect the grades. What is lacking in Lt. Clarke’s essay grading?
objectivity
Can a test be highly reliable but not be valid? (Y/N)
Yes
Should effective measuring instruments be based on all the characteristics of measurement? (Y/N)
Yes
Which characteristic of measurement detects significant differences in student achievement?
Differentiation
What is the most important characteristic of measurement?
Validity
Which characteristic of measurement states the bias of the rater or test scorer should not affect the score?
Objectivity
Educational evaluation assesses the student’s knowledge, performance, and rate of progress. (Y/N)
Yes
Educational evaluation measures the effectiveness of the instructional system. (Y/N)
Yes
Annotated to include correct answers, POI correlation, and any approved changes.
Master Copy of Written Test
An instrument used to verify student attainment of performance-oriented objectives. It is administered during the time allotted in the POI for measurement.
Performance Test
The breakdown of an objective into elements or steps. It is used to determine if each student satisfactorily accomplishes the objective.
Student Progress Checklist
Assessment of student’s accomplishment of knowledge or performance objectives during the time allotted for classroom or laboratory instruction.
Progress Check
A tool used to identify trends through the collection of measurement data and to determine if corrective action is required.
Test Analysis
Group of questions and/or projects used to check the daily learning process.
Appraisals
A collection of questions used to construct or revise a test.
Test Item Pool
Indicates the correlation between test items, POI objectives, and training standard elements.
Measurement Plan
Samples knowledge objectives and, when necessary, knowledge components of performance objectives
Written Test
SSgt Smith will be administering four separate written-tests in the course that he teaches, therefore how many times must he read the Cheating and Test Compromise section from the student test direction?
4
What percentage of a class must miss a test item before it is considered a high miss question?
50%
When is considered the best time of day to administer the test?
beginning of the training day
When assembling a test, what method is used to increase student confidence?
easier questions first
What is the purpose of the test critique?
enhance learning, review high miss items, obtain student opinions
