Chapter 13 Recap

What is the primary focus of Bloom’s Taxonomy in education?

• Teaching students basic morals

• Categorizing instructional time

• Categorizing objectives from simple to complex

• Grading students fairly

Which level of Bloom’s Taxonomy involves creating something that didn’t exist before?

• Comprehension

• Evaluation

• Application

• Synthesis

What does the behavior content matrix help teachers do?

• Choose grading systems

• Record student behavior

• Chart how concepts will be taught/assessed

• Plan school activities

Affective objectives relate to:

• Language skills

• Reading comprehension

• Attitudes and values

• Memory recall

Which of the following is NOT one of the six primary purposes of evaluation?

• Identifying exceptionalities

• Assigning teachers

• Summative decision-making

• Multiple assessments

What should achievement tests be based on?

• Random student interests

• National test samples

• Clearly defined learning objectives

• Pre-recorded lectures

What ensures the quality of a table of specifications?

• Using multiple-choice only

• Clear alignment with instruction

• Peer review by students

• Writing long essays

Evaluating complex student procedures involves:

• Timing the student

• Only giving final marks

• Appraising each step

• Ignoring peer feedback

Which is NOT an appropriate principle when preparing achievement tests?

• Fit the particular use

• Be as reliable as possible

• Confuse students to test resilience

• Improve learning

Which tool provides a detailed description of quality levels in assessment?

• Behavior content matrix

• Checklist

• Rubric

• Evaluation scale