ten questions

1

. Why are test items on an experimental form of a standardized test analyzed? (Points :

2

)

       To see if they discriminate between students at different grade levels
       To see if they are too easy or too hard.
       To see if there are questions that should be eliminated or added.
       All of the above

3

. Factors that can affect a test’s validity and reliability include all of the following, except
(Points : 2)

       reading ability
       the teacher’s attitude
       the temperature in the testing room
       unclear directions

4

. What should educators who are looking for a quality test consider? (Points : 2)

       The test’s instructions
       The validity of the test
       The length of the test
       All of the above

5

. The selection of the norming population of a test should include all of the following, except (Points : 2)

       the number of test monitors needed
       the geographical locations to be included
       the number of students to be in the norming group
       the ages of the students in the norming group
       the grade levels of the students in the norming group

6

. Standardized tests have which of the following characteristics? (Points : 2)

       They measure all types of children equally.
       They are administered the same way to all students.
       The provide scores that can be compared.
       B & C

7

. Why can the use of standardized tests be the best assessment strategy? (Points : 2)

       They have quantifiable scores.
       They have norm referencing.
       They have validity and reliability.
       all of the above

8

. Why are there are concerns about high-stakes tests? (Points : 2)

       They are difficult to administer.
       They can be used inappropriately.
       They are biased against students who perform above the average.
             
       None of the above

9

. Stanines show how individuals rank among a group of test takers on a scale of (Points : 2)

0

-9
       1-10
       1-9
       1-5

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8
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9

80180206

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1
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80180207

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2
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80180208

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3
0

80180209

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4
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80180210

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5
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80180211

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6
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80180212

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7
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80180213