Competency 3 Vocabulary

What is validity?

• Refers to whether the findings of the assessment instrument seeks to measure are accurate and backed by research and evidence

• The rate at which the assessment produces the same outcome every time

• Nonnumerical data, such as observational data

• Track accuracy, self-correction, and use of fix-up strategies and word attack skills

What is qualitative data?

• observational data (nonnumerical)

• numerical data

What is reliability?

• Numerical data

• Refers to whether the findings of the assessment instrument seeks to measure are accurate and backed by research

• The rate at which the assessment produces the same outcome every time

• Ongoing monitoring of student progress toward learning objectives

What are norm-referenced tests?

• they measure an individual's performance as it relates to predetermined standards

• ongoing monitoring of student progress toward learning objectives

• they measure what students already know

• they measure an individual student against a group of other test takers

What is quantitative data?

• observational data (nonnumerical)

• Numerical data

What are criterion-referenced tests?

• they measure an individual's performance as it relates to a predetermined benchmark, criteria, or standard

• Measure an individual student against a group of other test takers, typically those of the same age or grade level

• Track accuracy, self-correction, and use of fix-up strategies and word attack skills

• Used to determine what students already know

What is a formative assessment?

• Ongoing monitoring of student progress toward learning objectives

• Used to determine what students already know

• Track accuracy, self-correction, and use of fix-up strategies and word attack skills

• Measure an individual's performance as it relates to a predetermined benchmark or criteria.

What are running records?

• An individually administered survey designed to help you determine a student's reading instructional needs

• They track accuracy, self-correction, and use of fix-up strategies and word attack skills

• Ongoing monitoring of student progress toward learning objectives

• Measure an individual student against a group of other test takers

What is an informal reading inventory (IRI)?

• Measure an individual's performance as it relates to a predetermined benchmark or criteria.

• Track accuracy, self-correction, and use of fix-up strategies and word attack skills

• assesses a student's strengths and needs in these areas: word recognition, word meaning, reading strategies, and comprehension

• Ongoing monitoring of student progress toward learning objectives

What is a diagnostic assessment?

• Nonnumerical data, such as observational data

• Measure an individual's performance as it relates to a predetermined benchmark or criteria.

• assess a student's strengths and needs in these areas: word recognition, word meaning, reading strategies, and comprehension

• Used to determine what students already know