chapter 6-final review

accomodations

vIn testing ELLs, refers to modifications in the testing environment or testing procedures, or modifications to the test instrument itself, that are intended to make up for a student’s lack of proficiency in the language of the test

assessment

The process of collecting and analyzing a wide variety of data from students that provides evidence of their learning and growth

bias

In testing, refers to the unfair advantages or disadvantages that may be given to certain students that can affect their performance.

consequential validity

Validity concerns focused on the consequences associated with the interpretation and use of test scores. Emphasizes that decisions with high-stakes consequences for students, teachers, and schools should not be based on invalid interpretations of student test scores.

criterion referenced test

Test designed to measure the degree to which students have mastered tested content.

critical language testing

Language testing that takes into consideration a close examination of the uses and consequences of tests in education and society.

dynamic assessment

A sociocultural view that emphasizes that teaching and learning are an inherent part of all assessment.

evaluation

The use of assessment data to make judgments about the progress of students’ learning, the effectiveness of teacher instruction, or the quality of educational programs.

formative assessment

The use of ongoing assessments that help to identify a student’s strengths and needs and thus inform subsequent instruction, building on these strengths while addressing these needs.

growth models

a variety of experimental measures that attempt to show student growth results of standardized tests

multiple measures

diff forms of formal and informal formative and summative assessments used together to provide accurate measures of what a student knows and can do

next generation assessments

Assessments that are designed to measure required college-and-careerreadiness standards and corresponding English language proficiency standards.

norm referenced test

A test designed to compare a student’s score to those of other students. Test results are usually reported as percentile rankings

performance assessment

A form of assessment in which students are evaluated on their ability to perform a specific academic task or set of related tasks

reliability

The consistency with which a test or assessment measures what it is measuring.

standard error of measurement

A statistical measure that indicates a range of trustworthiness of an individual student’s standardized test score

summative assessment

Assessments that provide a summary of what students know and can do. Typically given at the end of a unit or at the end of a school year.

testing

The administration of tests, singular instruments designed to systematically measure a sample of a student’s ability at one particular time.

universal design

An approach to test design that seeks to maximize accessibility for all targeted test takers.

validity

The accuracy of a test or assessment in measuring what it purports to measure.

value added measures

The use of high-stakes test results to calculate student academic growth over time. VAMs are often (mis)used in teacher evaluation systems

authentic assessments

-observation

• performance assessment 

• self assessment and peer assessment

• portfolio assessment