Understanding Smarter Balanced Assessments

What does CAT stand for in the context of the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment?

• Critical Assessment Technique

• Creative Analytical Task

• Computer Adaptive Testing

• Comprehensive Ability Test

How does the difficulty of questions change during a Computer Adaptive Test?

• It remains constant throughout the test.

• It randomly changes regardless of answers.

• It decreases with every correct answer.

• It increases with every correct answer.

What is the main purpose of Performance Tasks in the assessment?

• To evaluate physical abilities

• To assess integration of knowledge across standards

• To check spelling and grammar skills

• To test memory recall

Which type of question requires students to select more than one correct answer?

• Multiple choice

• Multi-select

• Short answer

• Hot text

What is a key benefit of using practice test items?

• To make the actual test easier

• To familiarize with question types and tools

• To reduce the number of test questions

• To improve the quality of test questions

What type of skills do Performance Tasks assess?

• Physical education skills

• Research, problem-solving, and critical thinking

• Only writing skills

• Only mathematical reasoning

What can educators assign to support students during testing?

• A calculator for all sections

• Additional questions for practice

• Extra time only

• Accessibility resources

Which tool is accessible to students, including those who are blind or visually impaired?

• Graphing calculator

• Basic calculator

• Desmos calculator

• Scientific calculator

Who contributes to the development of the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment?

• Parents and guardians

• Students only

• Government officials

• Educators

What is the main goal of the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment?

• To prepare students for life after high school

• To grade teachers based on student performance

• To rank schools nationally

• To test students' physical fitness