Question 1

Summative assessments are appropriately used in the expansion phase of the learning cycle, but not in the development phase.

Accepted Answer

Summative assessments are typically used at the end of a learning cycle to evaluate overall understanding, not during the expansion or development phases.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is NOT appropriate about rubrics?
A) Students need to know the criteria on the rubric before they begin work.
B) Rubrics identify individual strengths and weaknesses.
C) Rubrics can be easily developed because scoring criteria are obvious.
D) Students can suggest a list of criteria to include in the rubric.

Accepted Answer

Rubrics often require careful consideration and collaboration to develop effective criteria that accurately assess performance, making the process not necessarily easy or obvious.

Question 3

A teacher's action research can begin with an examination of a students' work and test scores. Such an examination would result in which of the following actions?
A) Noting whether a pattern exists in students' alternative conceptions, constructing a classroom activity to learn if the conception is used consistently, analyze results.
B) Identifying a strategy to try out to find out whether you can help this student reconstruct the alternative conception, and setting up a different intervention for each student in class.
C) Noting whether a pattern exists in students' alternative conceptions, identifying a strategy to try out in the classroom to find out whether the alternative conception can be reconstructed, and deciding whether students enjoyed the activity.
D) Identifying a general topic area in which the student is demonstrating several alternative conceptions, selecting three to five teaching activities that you use in teaching the topic, and noting whether students overall score on a test is above 75 percent.

Accepted Answer

A) is correct because it outlines a systematic approach to action research, starting with identifying patterns in students' misconceptions, testing a strategy to address these misconceptions, and analyzing the results to assess effectiveness.

Question 4

The NCSS position statement on testing and evaluation identifies which of the following as
NOT being a proper characteristic for the evaluation instruments?
A) Focus only on the stated curriculum goals and objectives.
B) Take only a short amount of time from the curriculum.
C) Measure both content and process.
D) Reflect a high degree of fairness to all people and groups.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The NCSS position statement on testing and...

Question 5

Having clearly stated objectives and matching them to the content taught in a lesson or unit is the key to being able to write good test questions that are fair to all learners.

Accepted Answer

Clearly stated objectives that align with the content taught ensure that test questions are relevant, measure intended learning outcomes, and are fair to all learners by assessing what was actually taught.

Question 6

Which statement best differentiates assessment from evaluation?
A) Assessment is aligned with the objectives of a lesson and the instructional strategies while evaluation is not.
B) Assessment is the collection of data documenting learning while evaluation is the interpretation of how much accomplishment is shown by the data and whether it meets our expectations.
C) Evaluation is the testing students undergo both before and after a unit or lesson.
D) Assessment criteria are not established while evaluation criteria are established.

Accepted Answer

Assessment involves collecting data on a student's learning, while evaluation interprets that data to determine the level of achievement and whether it meets the set expectations. This distinction highlights the roles of assessment as a means to gather evidence of learning and evaluation as a judgment or decision-making process based on that evidence.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a guideline recommended by NCSS concerning the use of student's achievement results?
A) Match the objectives and classroom experiences of students
B) Be used solely to improve teaching and learning
C) Involve a variety of instruments and approaches
D) Be averaged into the student's class work to determine the final course grade

Accepted Answer

NCSS guidelines recommend using student achievement results to improve teaching and learning, matching objectives with classroom experiences, and involving a variety of instruments. However, they do not recommend averaging these results into class work for final grade determination, as this could undermine the multifaceted approach to assessment and learning.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an example of formative evaluation?
A) Observations
B) Checklists
C) Standardized tests
D) Practice activities

Accepted Answer

Formative evaluation is aimed at monitoring student learning to provide ongoing feedback that can be used by instructors to improve their teaching and by students to improve their learning. Standardized tests are typically used as summative evaluations to assess student learning at the end of an instructional unit by comparing it against some standard or benchmark.

Question 9

According to the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), evaluation instruments should do all of the following except:
A) focus on stated curriculum goals and objectives.
B) be used to improve the classroom curriculum and instructional methods used.
C) measure content but also processes.
D) set the same standard for all students so that each is expected to achieve the same level of success.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is D because the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) emphasizes differentiated instruction and assessment to meet the diverse needs and abilities of students. Setting the same standard for all students disregards individual differences and the importance of personalized learning goals.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for writing an essay question for a test?
A) Specifies the process skills students use in answering the question
B) Specifies clear tasks to be completed in the answer
C) Asks for more that a restatement of information learned
D) Requires a long response

Accepted Answer

Requiring a long response is not a guideline for writing an effective essay question. Effective essay questions should focus on specifying the skills to be used, clarifying tasks, and encouraging critical thinking beyond mere restatement, rather than mandating the length of the response.

Question 11

Failure to assess the range of social studies content and skills is likely to contribute to an attitude that social studies is not relevant and important to the lives and futures of students.

Accepted Answer

Neglecting to assess the full spectrum of social studies content and skills can lead to a perception among students that the subject lacks relevance and importance to their personal lives and future endeavors, thereby diminishing their interest and engagement.

Question 12

Performance testing in social studies is done to measure students':
A) ability to recall specific knowledge.
B) value preferences and dispositions.
C) abilities to perform and use skills.
D) level of moral development.

Accepted Answer

Performance testing in social studies is designed to assess students' abilities to apply skills and knowledge in practical situations, rather than just recalling facts or demonstrating theoretical understanding. This includes evaluating how well students can analyze, synthesize, and apply information to solve problems or make decisions.

Question 13

An activity or creative project can be used as a tool for evaluation if the activity's objectives reflect the knowledge and skills that the students have learned.

Accepted Answer

An activity or creative project can effectively serve as an evaluation tool if it is designed to measure the specific knowledge and skills that students were expected to acquire, thereby reflecting their learning outcomes.

Question 14

Performance assessments can authentically examine students' learning when they do all EXCEPT:
A) focus on teacher assessment of the task and not include the student's own assessment.
B) select assessment tasks that are connected to what has been taught.
C) share scoring criteria with students before they work on the task.
D) provide students with a clear set of standards or models of acceptable performances before they try the task.

Accepted Answer

Performance assessments are most authentic and effective when they include self-assessment by students, alongside teacher assessment. This allows students to engage more deeply with the task and understand the criteria for success, making option A the correct choice because it does not align with best practices for authentically examining students' learning.

Question 15

Alternative assessments:
A) use text materials rather than activities.
B) are independently performed activities that require quiet classroom time.
C) do not necessarily require students to sit quietly for extended periods of time.
D) provide for passive involvement of students with special needs.

Accepted Answer

Alternative assessments often involve interactive, hands-on activities or projects that allow students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in various ways, not necessarily requiring them to sit quietly for extended periods.

Question 16

A major complaint from social studies educators concerning standardized tests is that they only assess a limited range of what needs to be assessed for outcomes in social studies.

Accepted Answer

Standardized tests often focus on assessing factual recall and basic understanding, which does not fully capture the breadth of skills and knowledge that social studies education aims to develop, such as critical thinking, analysis, and application of knowledge to real-world situations.

Question 17

The use of parent-family conferences:
A) should not include students to avoid increasing student stress.
B) is a process in which teachers need training if they are to both share information and set goals for students with family members.
C) shows that the teacher does not need the family's ideas.
D) is viewed as a fact finding not a goal setting experience.

Accepted Answer

Parent-family conferences are an important aspect of student development and require teachers to be trained in effectively communicating and goal-setting with families. This ensures that the conferences are productive, fostering a collaborative environment where the teacher and family members can share information and work together to set achievable goals for the student's progress.

Question 18

Assessment is the process of interpreting evidence and making judgments and decisions on the quality of the classroom instruction.

Accepted Answer

Assessment is the process of gathering and interpreting evidence to make judgments about student learning and performance, not specifically about the quality of classroom instruction.

Question 19

Evaluation is performed during the students' progression toward meeting the objectives of the lesson.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Evaluation is performed during the students' progression...

Question 20

Which type of evaluation is performed to check on how well students are doing while engaged in a lesson or unit?
A) Summative
B) Formative
C) Formal
D) Informal

Accepted Answer

Formative evaluation is used to monitor student learning to provide ongoing feedback that can be used by instructors to improve their teaching and by students to improve their learning.

Quiz 14: How Do I Teacher Students to Learn Through Multiple Assessment and Evaluation

Summative assessments are appropriately used in the expansion phase of the learning cycle, but not in the development phase.

Which of the following statements is NOT appropriate about rubrics?

A teacher's action research can begin with an examination of a students' work and test scores. Such an examination would result in which of the following actions?

The NCSS position statement on testing and evaluation identifies which of the following as NOT being a proper characteristic for the evaluation instruments?

Having clearly stated objectives and matching them to the content taught in a lesson or unit is the key to being able to write good test questions that are fair to all learners.

Which statement best differentiates assessment from evaluation?

Which of the following is NOT a guideline recommended by NCSS concerning the use of student's achievement results?

Which of the following is NOT an example of formative evaluation?

According to the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) , evaluation instruments should do all of the following except:

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for writing an essay question for a test?

Failure to assess the range of social studies content and skills is likely to contribute to an attitude that social studies is not relevant and important to the lives and futures of students.

Performance testing in social studies is done to measure students':

An activity or creative project can be used as a tool for evaluation if the activity's objectives reflect the knowledge and skills that the students have learned.

Performance assessments can authentically examine students' learning when they do all EXCEPT:

Alternative assessments:

A major complaint from social studies educators concerning standardized tests is that they only assess a limited range of what needs to be assessed for outcomes in social studies.

The use of parent-family conferences:

Assessment is the process of interpreting evidence and making judgments and decisions on the quality of the classroom instruction.

Evaluation is performed during the students' progression toward meeting the objectives of the lesson.

Which type of evaluation is performed to check on how well students are doing while engaged in a lesson or unit?