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Standardized Testing Vocabulary

Authored by John Robinson

Social Studies

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Standardized Testing Vocabulary
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of standardized testing in social studies?

To evaluate students' understanding of historical events

To assess students' mathematical skills

To measure students' physical fitness

To test students' artistic abilities

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is a common criticism of standardized testing in social studies?

It encourages critical thinking

It promotes creativity

It may not accurately reflect a student's knowledge

It is too easy for all students

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the term 'norm-referenced' mean in the context of standardized testing?

The test measures against a fixed standard

The test compares a student's performance to a group

The test is only for advanced students

The test is based on a student's personal goals

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which standardized test is commonly used to assess social studies knowledge in the United States?

SAT

ACT

AP U.S. History Exam

GRE

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a 'scaled score' in standardized testing?

A score that is adjusted based on difficulty

A score that is presented as a percentage

A score that is always out of 100

A score that is only used in math tests

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a standardized test format?

Essay writing

Multiple-choice questions

Oral presentation

Group project

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the significance of 'percentile rank' in standardized testing?

It shows the percentage of questions answered correctly

It indicates a student's rank compared to peers

It measures the time taken to complete the test

It reflects the number of tests taken

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