Achievement Testing Review

Flashcards for reviewing achievement testing concepts.

What do achievement tests measure?

Acquired knowledge and skills

Name some types of achievement tests.

Survey, subject area, criterion-referenced, minimum level skills, individual achievement, and diagnostic tests

What is the purpose of survey achievement tests?

To measure general achievement in a variety of areas

What is the focus of criterion-referenced tests?

Mastery of specific objectives and skills

What is the purpose of minimum level skills tests?

To ensure mastery at a minimum level to pass to the next grade.

What is the primary use of diagnostic achievement tests?

Assess strengths and weaknesses in a subject area

Give examples of standardized achievement tests

CALIFORNIA ACHIEVEMENT TEST , IOWA TEST OF BASIC SKILLS

What are item banks used for in achievement testing?

To custom design achievement tests for specific objectives and skills.

What is the purpose of state assessment tests?

To help school districts identify problem areas and evaluate their curriculum.

What is the purpose of the National Assessment of Educational Programs?

To assess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of specific age groups.

How are subject area tests used?

To compare student performance to national norms in a specific area.

What are some examples of subject area achievement tests?

Licensing exams, ACT, CLEP, etc.

What type of information can individual achievement tests give us?

Achievement, cognitive processes, attitudes, and motivation.

What are the major purposes of diagnostic tests?

To diagnose strengths and weaknesses based on essential skills and competencies.

Name the different Uses of Achievement Test Results.

Instructional, Selection and Placement, Areas of strength and weakness

What other factors need to be considered when analyzing Class Profile?

Grade level, Number of years at current school, Age, Out of school experiences, Health and nutrition, Self-concept/ self –efficacy/self-efficiency, Socioeconomic status, School environment, Test content, Test administration

What is replacing traditional norm-referenced testing?

Authentic and performance assessment