Effective Assessment Practices Workshop

What should a task analysis include when preparing for a complex lesson? (Slavin, 2015, p. 401)

What are distractors in the context of multiple-choice questions? (Slavin, 2015, p. 418)

• A) Questions that are off-topic

• B) Correct answers

• C) Convincing but incorrect answers

• D) Tricks to confuse students

What does a performance assessment typically involve? (Slavin, 2015, p. 432)

• A) Choosing the correct answer from a list

• B) Demonstrating knowledge through practical application

• C) Listening to a lecture

• D) Writing a multiple-choice test

What is an instructional objective? (Slavin, 2015, p. 398)

• A) A goal for a sports team

• B) A statement of skills or concepts that students should master after a given period of instruction.

• C) A type of assessment

• D) A classroom management technique

Which type of assessment provides ongoing feedback that can help teachers adjust their teaching strategies? (Slavin, 2015, p. 410)

What does the 'halo effect' refer to in educational assessments? (Slavin, 2015, p. 428)

• A) A positive bias toward well-behaved students

• B) A grading policy that favors students with high GPAs

• C) A bias where a general attitude toward a student influences grading

• D) A phenomenon where all students are graded as excellent

Which assessment type allows for a demonstration of practical skills in a real-life context? (Slavin, 2015, p. 432)

• A) True/false questions

• B) Performance assessment

• C) Matching items

• D) Oral exams

What is the primary focus of the taxonomy of educational objectives? (Slavin, 2015, p. 405)

• A) To organize school events

• B) To classify educational goals and objectives from simple to complex

• C) To define student social objectives

• D) To set financial goals for educational institutions

Which term describes the overall approach of setting goals first and planning lessons to achieve these goals? (Slavin, 2015, p. 402)

• A) Forward planning

• B) Linear planning

• C) Backward planning

• D) Reverse teaching

Which grading approach requires students to achieve a specific level of proficiency before moving on? (Slavin, 2015, p. 439)

• A) Performance grading

• B) Mastery grading

• C) Norm-referenced grading

• D) Contract grading