Assessment in Adapted Physical Education Quiz 2

What is the primary purpose of assessment in Adapted Physical Education (APE)?

• To compare students' physical abilities with each other

• To measure student progress and guide instructional decisions

• To determine the most athletic students

• To assess only students with disabilities

Which type of assessment is used to identify students who need Adapted PE?

• Formative Assessment

• Screening Assessment

• Summative Assessment

• Diagnostic Assessment

What does a criterion-referenced assessment do?

• Compares a student's performance against a standard

• Measures progress in comparison to peers

• Identifies strengths and weaknesses only

• Focuses only on students with disabilities

Which of the following is NOT a factor when selecting an assessment instrument?

• Reliability

• Cost of the test

• Standardization

• Adaptability

What is a formative assessment used for?

• To monitor progress and adjust instruction

• To determine eligibility for Adapted PE

• To evaluate overall program effectiveness

• To compare students' physical abilities

What is the first step in the assessment procedure?

• Conducting student observation

• Selecting an assessment tool

• Defining the assessment goal

• Organizing test results

Which assessment tool is commonly used to measure motor skills?

• Brockport Physical Fitness Test

• Adaptive Behavior Scale

• Bruininks-Oseretsky Test

• Peer Assessment Checklist

What is a key benefit of adaptive behavior scales?

• They measure muscular strength

• They assess social and motor skills development

• They evaluate cardiovascular endurance

• They track flexibility levels

Which of the following factors is not part of administrative feasibility?

• Time constraints

• Environmental conditions

• Personal opinions of teachers

• Cost of materials

Why is it important to organize and interpret assessment results?

• To keep records for future assessments

• To identify trends and progress over time

• To share insights with stakeholders like parents and therapists

• All of the above