UTEP KIN 3313 Exam 1 Review

Which of the following is true of formative evaluation?

• It occurs during instruction.

• It is conducted after instruction.

• It is only for summative purposes.

• It is not related to student learning.

Which of the following is associated with criterion-referenced standards?

• Norm-referenced tests

• A predetermined  standard

• Standardized testing

• Formative assessments

Which of the following is an example of a formative evaluation?

• Assessment of heart rate during activity to adjust exercise intensity.

• Final exam at the end of a course.

• Annual performance review.

• Standardized testing for college admissions.

If testing for heart disease during a stress test, what does a positive test mean?

• The stress test indicates the person has heart disease.

• The stress test indicates the person does not have heart disease.

In a fitness test designed to test for aerobic fitness, what does a false negative test mean?

• The fitness test indicates the student did not achieve the criterion, but the student has a true fitness level adequate for health.

• The test is inaccurate and the student is fit.

• The test is inconclusive and requires retesting.

• The test is irrelevant to the student's health.

During a practice game, a coach calls out feedback to the players (“Well done”, “Keep running”, “Pass the ball”). Why would this type of feedback typically not be classed as formative evaluation?

• It does not follow on from any formal measurement.

• It is not specific enough to guide improvement.

• It is given too infrequently to be effective.

• It is only provided at the end of the game.

The process in which a test is given in order to provide feedback so that learning can take place is called:

• Assessment

• Evaluation

• Feedback Loop

• Formative Evaluation

Which of the following is/are recognized as a potential source of measurement error? (may have more than one right answer)

• The person being tested

• The person administering the test

• The test itself

• The environment in which the test is administered

Which of the following is not relevant to ensuring safety during a test?

• Wearing protective gear

• Following test protocols

• Ensure the test is not too difficult (basketball dribble)

• Using proper equipment

When testing skinfolds, a physical education teacher ensures that children’s scores are not available to anyone except to pupil being tested. What aspect of ethical testing does this cover?

• Confidentiality

• Anonymity

• Informed Consent

• Voluntary Participation