Module 1 Assessment Quiz

What is the purpose of formative evaluation in the classroom?

• To evaluate student performance at the end of a course

• To assess the effectiveness of a program after it has been completed

• To gather information along the way to improve or revise a program for better student learning

• To determine the final grade of students

Which of the following best describes a rubric?

• A test to measure student performance

• A list of characteristics for ranking student work, including a scoring guide

• A portfolio of student work

• A standardized test used across schools

The middle value in a set of scores, dividing the group into two equal parts, is called the:

• Range

• Mode

• Median

• Mean

A portfolio assessment typically involves:

• A collection of student products showing growth and self-reflection

• A final exam given at the end of the year

• A single test score

• Standardized achievement tests

What does reliability in an assessment refer to?

• The ability to predict future performance

• The degree to which an assessment is free from errors and provides consistent results over time

• The ability to compare a student's score to others' scores

• The percentage of students passing the test

A relationship between two variables, but not a cause-and-effect connection, is called:

• Correlation

• Causality

• Reliability

• Validity

The difference between the highest and lowest scores in a set is referred to as the:

• Mean

• Median

• Range

• Quartile

A criterion-referenced assessment measures:

• How a student's score compares to others

• A student's progress toward mastery of specific objectives or skills

• A student's performance in relation to the average score

• The overall effectiveness of a program

A test that measures general intelligence and predicts future academic success is called a:

• Achievement Test

• Aptitude Test

• Diagnostic Test

• Performance Assessment

A type of test used to determine the effectiveness of a course or program after completion is known as:

• Formative Evaluation

• Summative Evaluation

• Diagnostic Test

• Criterion-Referenced Test