Standardized Testing

What must be the same for all students taking a standardized test?

• The specific items on the test

• The amount of time, instructions, and assistance

• The location of the test

• The type of questions asked

What is the main purpose of Aptitude Tests?

• To measure a student's mastery of past content

• To measure a student's current knowledge

• To predict a student's future potential

• To test a student's creativity

What does the term "mastery" refer to in the context of Achievement Tests?

• A student's future potential

• A student's creativity

• A student's past and present performance

• A student's ability to guess correctly

Why is it important to maintain standard conditions in standardized testing?

• To make the test more challenging

• To ensure fairness and accuracy

• To reduce the number of test items

• To help students feel more comfortable

What is the primary focus of Achievement Tests?

• To predict the future using any information that works.

• To measure the past through a demonstration of learned skills.

• To compare students' scores with each other.

• To assess students' physical abilities.

Which method of reporting test scores measures the level of performance excellence?

• Number and Percent Correct

• Performance Speed

• Performance Quality

• Performance Precision

What is the basis for Norm-Referenced test scores?

• The Normal Distribution of scores.

• The average score of the class.

• The highest score in the group.

• The lowest score in the group.

What percentage of the population falls between ±1 SD in a normal distribution?

• 68%

• 96%

• 99%

• 34%

What is the interpretation of a score in the 85th percentile?

• The person correctly answered 85% of the items

• 85% of the individuals who also took the examination scored lower than this person

• The person scored higher than 85% of the items

• The person scored lower than 85% of the items

What is the significance of the mean in a normal distribution?

• It is the highest score

• It is the lowest score

• It is the average score

• It is the median score