Educational Assessment Quiz

What is a performance assessment?

• A written multiple-choice test

• A standardized evaluation tool

• A systematic evaluation of a student's ability to perform tasks

• A computer-based assessment system

Which of the following best describes a quartile?

• A test with four sections

• The division of achievement distribution into four equal parts

• The top 25% of test scores

• A four-point grading scale

What is meant by "objectivity" in testing?

• The difficulty level of the test

• The fairness of test questions

• Consistency in scoring regardless of who scores it

• The number of correct answers needed to pass

What is the primary purpose of test norms?

• To make tests harder

• To provide a basis for comparison across populations

• To determine passing scores

• To evaluate teacher performance

How is the mean affected by extreme scores?

• Extreme scores have no effect on the mean

• Only high scores affect the mean

• Extreme scores can significantly skew the mean

• The mean automatically adjusts for extreme scores

What does an Intelligence Quotient (IQ) of 100 typically indicate?

• Perfect intelligence

• Above average intelligence

• Average intelligence

• Below average intelligence

Which of the following is an example of a high stakes test?

• A weekly vocabulary quiz

• A class participation grade

• A homework assignment

• An SAT exam

What does validity refer to in testing?

• The difficulty of the test

• The length of the test

• Whether the test measures what it's supposed to measure

• The number of questions on the test

In educational accountability, what are teachers primarily responsible for?

• Student attendance

• Student behavior

• Student learning and documented results

• Parent involvement

What is a test ceiling?

• The lowest possible score

• The average score

• The upper limit a test can measure

• The passing score