assesment study guide

What are five examples of accommodating and modifying assessments for diverse learners?

1. Providing extra time 2. Allowing breaks as needed 3. Administering the test in several sessions 4. Giving the test in a separate room 5. Letting the student take the test at home.

FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records.

What is the purpose of FERPA?

To protect the privacy of student education records and apply to all schools receiving funds under U.S. Department of Education programs.

Why are item writing rules important for teachers?

They establish reliability and validity of assessments and reduce errors in responses, providing teachers greater confidence in their judgments.

What are the five elements of well-constructed teacher-made assessments?

1. Clear and definite task 2. Readable and understandable items 3. Age-appropriate problems 4. Free from cultural bias 5. Correct responses.

Three rules for writing fill-in-the-blank items?

1. Keep questions focused 2. Ensure clarity in the sentence 3. Limit the word bank to avoid confusion.

Rules for writing multiple-choice items?

1. Free of clues to the answer 2. Only one correct answer 3. Free of irrelevant information.

What are rules for writing True/False items?

1. Each statement can be clearly judged 2. Avoid trivial statements 3. Equal number of true and false items.

Rules for writing matching items?

1. Directions indicate the basis for matching 2. All items on the same page 3. Responses in numerical or alphabetical order.

Rules for writing constructed response items?

1. Students are aware of time limits 2. Appropriate time limit for each question 3. Students know how they will be graded.

What are rules for test instructions?

1. Test should be legible 2. Directions must be clear and concise.

Test format rules?

1. Each item free from typos 2. Clear instructions for each part of the test.

What does it mean to explain your grading policies to students and parents?

To provide clarity on test content, study expectations for students, and ensure parents are informed about students' learning.

What is 'Credible Evidence of Instructional Impact'?

Evidence showing that assessments are reliable and valid.

What does confidence in assessment decisions mean?

Having assurance that assessments truly reflect what students know, ensuring reliability and validity.