Deck 17: Using Measures of Written Language

Question 1

The form of written expression refers to the

A) typeface or font that is used.
B) approach to writing-idea development, sequencing ideas.
C) shape on the page of certain poems.
D) mechanics of writing-spelling, grammar, etc.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

One of the primary reasons that written language and spelling are singled out for assessment is that these skills

A) are poor in Americans.
B) underlie subsequent development in other areas.
C) are named in No Child Left Behind.
D) are difficult to teach.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following refers to the form of written language?

A) Revising ideas
B) Sequencing idea
C) Spelling words correctly
D) Formulating ideas

Answer 3

C

Question 4

In __________ students are encouraged to simply produce content without concern for whether they are spelling any of it correctly.

Question 5

Writing a story is an example of which of the four major communication processes?

A) Oral comprehension
B) Written comprehension
C) Oral expression
D) Written expression

Question 6

Of the following language instruments, the one that assesses both oral and written language is the

A) TOWL-4.
B) TOLD-P:4.
C) OWLS.
D) TOLD-I:4.

Question 7

To evaluate written language, the TOWL-4 uses the formats of

A) form and content in writing.
B) contrived and spontaneous writing.
C) Standard American English and Spanish.
D) syntactic and semantic structures.

Question 8

The content of written language is usually scored holistically and __________.

Question 9

Listening to directions is an example of which of the four major communication processes?

A) Oral comprehension
B) Written comprehension
C) Oral expression
D) Written expression

Question 10

The grade level at which a specific written language skill is taught

A) is set by implicit agreement.
B) generally exceeds the skill level of students.
C) varies from one curriculum to another.
D) has steadily decreased over the years.

Question 11

Speaking to your teacher is an example of which of the four major communication processes?

A) Oral comprehension ​
B) Written comprehension ​
C) Oral expression ​
D) Written expression ​

Question 12

The __________ test measures receptive and expressive language for children and young adults.

Question 13

Attempts to make writing assessment objective include all of the following except

A) counting total words written following a prompt.
B) administering spelling test.
C) using criterion-referenced rubrics.
D) scoring quality of penmanship.

Question 14

A serious problem in assessing written language is

A) finding a long enough test among current devices.
B) picking from among numerous available tests.
C) documenting the content of the tests.
D) achieving instructional match.

Question 15

Given the technical characteristics of the TOWL-4, it would be most appropriate to use it for

A) screening.
B) identifying students with disabilities.
C) instructional planning.
D) progress evaluation.

Question 16

__________ can be helpful for students with writing difficulties.

Question 17

The most common approach to the assessment of written language is

A) evaluating the student's classroom work.
B) norm-referenced assessment.
C) diagramming sentences.
D) essay tests.

Question 18

__________ scoring of writing is difficult when topics and genres vary.

Question 19

The content of written expression refers to the

A) specific words used in the writing.
B) creative element of writing.
C) topic of the composition.
D) use of correct grammar.

Question 20

Reading a story is an example of which of the four major communication processes?

A) Oral comprehension
B) Written comprehension
C) Oral expression
D) Written expression

Question 21

Spelling, penmanship, and grammar are examples of the__________ of written expression.

Question 22

Discuss the reasons why it is important to assess written language.

Question 23

Formulating, elaborating, sequencing, and then clarifying and revising ideas are examples of the__________ of written expression.

Question 24

When educators and __________ work together on language concerns, they can more carefully identify specific language areas of concern for individual students.

Question 25

What are the two problems in the assessment of written language?

Question 26

Written and oral language tests are administered for the purposes of __________, __________, __________, and progress monitoring.

Question 27

Written language and spelling are singled out for assessment in __________.

Question 28

_________ match is also a factor in diagnostic assessment of written language.

Question 29

________ written language tests have doubtful validity for planning individual programs and evaluating the progress of individual pupils.

Question 30

Listening to directions is an example of __________, one of the four major communication processes.

Question 31

__________ and __________ are the two major components of written language that provide a foundation for instruction.

Question 32

What is the difference between content and form in written expression?