Liberty University EDUC 606 Quiz 1

·  Question 1

2 out of 2 points

Recent history and current trends all suggest that the use of testing and assessment in the schools is likely to:

·  Question 2

2 out of 2 points

How we measure in the classroom should be determined by:

·  Question 3

2 out of 2 points

Increased use of portfolio and performance assessment techniques in the schools has been suggested to:

·  Question 4

2 out of 2 points

Why is it important to specify what we want to measure before we begin to test?

·  Question 5

2 out of 2 points

Robert, a ninth-grader, has just been told, “The reason you’re having so much trouble with division is that you have never mastered compound multiplication. The Math Basic Skills Tests have indicated this quite clearly. We are going to provide you with instruction in multiplication immediately.” Robert’s teacher made what kind of decision relative to his skill level?

·  Question 6

2 out of 2 points

This type of test does NOT expect all students to complete all items:

·  Question 7

2 out of 2 points

Assessment that is intended to inform day to day instructional decision-making in the classroom is referred to as:

·  Question 8

2 out of 2 points

The main purpose of testing in education is to:

·  Question 9

2 out of 2 points

Test misuse and abuse are most likely to occur whenever:

·  Question 10

2 out of 2 points

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can affect a test’s usefulness?