Rating Scales

A rating scale is a tool used to evaluate the performance or quality of an individual or group in a particular characteristic or behavior.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which best describes a graphic rating scale?

• A rating scale that uses numbers to indicate levels of frequency or quality

• A performance assessment method that rates a students behaviors and desired traits.

• Descriptive phrases from which the rater selects the most applicable item being rated.

What is the most frequently used rating scale in elementary schools?

Which best describes a numerical rating scale?

• Descriptive phrases from which the rater selects the most applicable item being rated

• Performance assessment method that rates a student's behaviors and desired traits

• A rating scale that uses numbers to indicate levels of frequency or quality

Why should we use rating scales in our classrooms?

• Rating scales are consistent and comparable

• Rating scales provide easy ways for teachers to observe and rate their student’s performance abilities, feelings, interests, and preferences.

• Rating scales are an easy way for students to evaluate their feelings and understanding.

• All of the above