Assessment and Differentiation

10, praxis 5205

_____ Rubric - assigns separate score for each criterion

Analytical

T/F: A holistic rubric is the best choice when a teacher wants students to receive detailed feedback about strengths and weaknesses in multiple writing traits.

F, analytical scores each trait separately

______ Rubric - provide overall score for entire assignment

Holistic

Literacy Assessments provide teachers with data to categorize students based on their strengths and deficits. Provide an example.

all the above

• Given to all students

• Identify students who may be at risk

  • 3rd grade and beyond more difficult to address difficulties

Screening Assessments

• Given to targeted students

• Provide data on where to adjust instruction

• “What do I know?”

Diagnostic Assessments

All of the following are examples of informal assessments, except… checklists, observations, exit ticket, and summative exams.

summative

When comparing score to peers is it norm or criterion referenced?

Norm

What does 3.2 score mean?

3rd grade

2nd mo of school

Solve real-world problems by applying literacy skills and strategies

Performance based

What are qualities of a good assessment?

Validity, Reliability, Bias

A teacher wants to assess students' persuasive writing skills, but most of the points on the rubric are based on spelling and grammar.

What quality of assessment is most threatened?

A. Reliability
B. Validity
C. Bias
D. Authenticity

B

Two teachers use the same rubric to grade the same essay. One gives it a 95%, while the other gives it a 72%.

Which quality of the assessment is the greatest concern?

A. Validity
B. Bias
C. Reliability
D. Differentiation

C

A reading assessment asks students to explain the rules of cricket, even though the lesson was about identifying the main idea.

Which concern is illustrated?

A. Reliability
B. Validity
C. Bias
D. Formative assessment

C