Testing and Measurement Quiz

What is a characteristic of a norm-referenced test?

• Measures a variety of skills at once

• Fails to measure each skill thoroughly

• Shows if a student has mastered a certain skill

• Items have the same difficulty level

Which testing decision would you want to use a norm-referenced test for?

• Measuring a variety of skills at once

• Evaluating specific instructional objectives

• Determining if a student has mastered a specific skill

• Assessing classroom performance

What is a characteristic of a criterion-referenced test?

• Measures a variety of skills at once

• Shows an estimate of ability in a variety of skills

• Very specific

• Item difficulty levels vary from very easy to very difficult

In which situation would you want to use a criterion-referenced test?

• Assessing classroom performance

• Measuring a variety of skills at once

• Determining if a student has mastered a specific skill

• Evaluating specific instructional objectives

What is a factor related to effective, successful teaching?

• Organization

• Clarity

• Using instructional objectives

• Creativity

What is a characteristic of a norm-referenced test?

• Appropriate for classroom assessment

• Measures a variety of skills at once

• Shows if a student has mastered a certain skill

• Items have the same difficulty level

In which situation would you want to use a norm-referenced test?

• Evaluating specific instructional objectives

• Measuring a variety of skills at once

• Determining if a student has mastered a specific skill

• Assessing classroom performance

What is a characteristic of a criterion-referenced test?

• Shows an estimate of ability in a variety of skills

• Very specific

• Fails to measure each skill thoroughly

• Items have the same difficulty level

In which situation would you want to use a criterion-referenced test?

• Assessing classroom performance

• Measuring a variety of skills at once

• Determining if a student has mastered a specific skill

• Evaluating specific instructional objectives

What is a factor related to effective, successful teaching?

• Clarity

• Creativity

• Organization

• Using instructional objectives