Question 1

Pre-Assessments and Formative Assessments are most commonly used for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evaluating Achievement.
B)  Determining Final Grades.
C)  Standardizing Test Results.
D)  Making Instructional Decisions.
E)  All of these.

Question 2

What is another word that is often used to denote an open-ended question in mathematics?

Accepted Answer

A)  A formative question.
B)  A free-response question.
C)  A valid question.
D)  A prompt.
E)  A complex task.

Question 3

Which of the following standardized tests was originally established to measure outcomes of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics?

Accepted Answer

A)  PARCC.
B)  ITBS.
C)  SAT.
D)  PSAT.
E)  ACT.

Question 4

Discuss the key issues that a teacher needs to consider when preparing a written test in a
 mathematics class.In your answer, include a discussion of how to write the items, how to
 determine the length of the test, and how to ensure alignment.

Accepted Answer

When preparing a written test in a mathe...

Question 5

Which of the following statements about scoring items on a test is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ordinarily, students should either receive all of the credit or none of the credit on a problem.
B)  Standards mandate the manner in which to score test items.only.
C)  There is no such thing as a test item that has only one acceptable answer.
D)  Students should receive credit for demonstrating mathematical thinking on a test.
E)  Partial credit is subjective on the part of the teacher and should be avoided.

Question 6

Generally, standardized tests are administered in a school for which of the following purposes?

Accepted Answer

A)  To assist students in preparing for college.
B)  As a motivator to help students see mathematical connections.
C)  To identify the best teachers in the district.
D)  To satisfy the needs of parents who frequently request standardized tests.
E)  To determine the effectiveness of a mathematics program.

Question 7

What is the term that refers to the degree to which a test actually measures the content that the teacher intends it to measure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Structure.
B)  Validity.
C)  Reliability.
D)  Formativity.
E)  Alignment.

Question 8

Which statement most accurately describes a "rubric" in mathematics?

Accepted Answer

A)  A method of assigning partial credit.
B)  A generalized scoring standard.
C)  A statement of beliefs.
D)  A problem-solving task.
E)  A record of student responses.

Question 9

According to the author in Chapter 6, what is the greatest potential drawback of using short- and long-term projects in a mathematics class?

Accepted Answer

A)  Students will still need plenty of drill to develop concepts adequately.
B)  Projects are very difficult to grade.
C)  Students do not gain the experience of "doing" the mathematics.
D)  Identifying worthwhile projects can be time-consuming for teachers.
E)  Written tests are more valid indicators of student learning than projects.

Question 10

For taking the SAT Mathematics exam, which of the following words does the College Board use for the use of calculators?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prohibited.
B)  Required.
C)  Recommended.
D)  Strongly discouraged.
E)  Unnecessary.

Question 11

Arguably the most important use of assessment data is which of the following

Accepted Answer

A)  To determine final grades.
B)  To set goals for IEPs for special education students.
C)  To report results to a district office and the community.
D)  To assist the teacher in making instructional decisions.
E)  To determine the need for curricular materials for a district.

Question 12

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be explored through the use of a geoboard?

Accepted Answer

A)  Volume.
B)  Pythagorean Theorem.
C)  Angle measurement.
D)  Properties of triangles.
E)  Perimeter.

Question 13

What is the primary purpose for giving a test in mathematics?

Accepted Answer

A)  To get students to review notes and make connections with the content.
B)  To obtain numerical scores that can be used in determining grades.
C)  To put closure to a chapter or unit.
D)  To determine whether students have met the objectives for the unit.
E)  To meet the expectations of parents and school boards for written tests.

Question 14

Provide three examples of journal prompts.Then, discuss the use of journals in
 mathematics and include at least one major advantage to journal writing and one potential drawback to their use.

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Question 15

Which of these is generally the LEAST likely to be associated with the term "assessment," even by other educators?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gathering information.
B)  Passing/failing.
C)  Testing.
D)  Giving grades.
E)  Evaluating.

Question 16

Discuss how the process of scoring open-ended (free-response)questions or student
 projects on a rubric is different from assigning "partial credit." What are the advantages to using a rubric, and what are the possible disadvantages?

Accepted Answer

Scoring open-ended or free-response ques...

Question 17

If a teacher is engaging a class in a unit on determining percents and compound interest, which of these would NOT be considered the collection of formative assessment data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Administering a written unit test.
B)  Informally interviewing students about their homework.
C)  Observing students explaining problems at the chalkboard.
D)  Checking homework papers.
E)  Reading student journal entries early in the unit.

Question 18

Research suggests which of the following results when students regularly conduct self-assessments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Better attitudes towards mathematics.
B)  Improvement of communication skills.
C)  Enhanced ability to raise important questions.
D)  Higher academic achievement.20.For instructor use only.
E)  Increased attention given to homework assignments.

Question 19

Why is it desirable to score a student's response by indicating that the student received a "4" on a 5-point rubric?

Accepted Answer

A)  The student knows that he/she earned 80% of the points on the question.
B)  The student has been given partial credit for the answer.
C)  The student is aware of the category into which the response falls.
D)  The student knows that he/she scored as well as at least half of the rest of the class.
E)  The student has earned a "C" for that particular response.

Question 20

In its broadest sense, which of the following best characterizes assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  The process of assigning grades.
B)  The collection of data.
C)  The analysis of recorded scores.
D)  The final judgment of a student's performance.
E)  The process of providing feedback to students.

Exam 6: Assessment: Purposes and Strategies

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What is the term that refers to the degree to which a test actually measures the content that the teacher intends it to measure?

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For taking the SAT Mathematics exam, which of the following words does the College Board use for the use of calculators?

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If a teacher is engaging a class in a unit on determining percents and compound interest, which of these would NOT be considered the collection of formative assessment data?

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Which of these is generally the LEAST likely to be associated with the term "assessment," even by other educators?

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According to the author in Chapter 6, what is the greatest potential drawback of using short- and long-term projects in a mathematics class?

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Which of the following statements about scoring items on a test is most accurate?

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Which of the following standardized tests was originally established to measure outcomes of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics?

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