Chapter 1: Measurement & Evaluation

What is the primary purpose of measurement in assessment?

• To interpret test results for decision-making.

• To quantify observed performance using numbers or grades.

• To provide qualitative feedback on performance.

• To compare teaching methods across classrooms.

What is an example of qualitative assessment in the classroom?

• Assigning a score of 80% to a student’s test.

• Ranking students based on their performance.

• Providing verbal feedback on a student’s oral presentation.

• Calculating a student’s percentile rank.

Which of the following best describes evaluation?

• Assigning numerical scores to performance

• Providing rankings to compare student abilities

• Designing standardized tests for large groups

• Interpreting test results to convey the worth of a student’s performance

Why might relying solely on quantitative measurement be problematic in assessing students?

• It always leads to subjective feedback.

• It eliminates the need for scoring rubrics.

• It can mask nuances of performance or suggest unwarranted certainty.

• It is difficult to standardize across classrooms.

What distinguishes measurement from evaluation?

• Measurement focuses on interpreting results, while evaluation assigns numerical values.

• Measurement involves quantifying performance, while evaluation interprets and values the results.

• Measurement always uses rubrics, while evaluation does not.

• Measurement uses qualitative descriptions, while evaluation is only numerical.

Which of the following illustrates the relationship between measurement and evaluation?

• A teacher assigns a score of 75% (measurement) and explains its implication as failing the course (evaluation).

• A teacher assigns a score of 90% to an essay and ranks the student second in the class.

• A teacher provides oral feedback on a student's project but does not record a score.

• A teacher reviews a test rubric but does not administer the test.