TCH 320 Chapter 8 Quiz

What is the primary purpose of assessment portfolios in grading?

• A) To summarize a student's final grade at the end of the semester.

• B) To provide evidence of a student’s progress and learning over time.

• C) To track the student's behavior and participation in class.

• D) To compile the student’s grades from quizzes and exams.

Which of the following is a characteristic of effective student-led conferences for ELLs?

• A) Teachers evaluate students’ behavior without considering academic progress.

• B) Conferences are only for students with high academic achievement.

• C) Students are familiar with the material they will present and have practice time beforehand.

• D) Families are not involved in the conference process.

Which of the following should be a consideration when grading English Language Learners (ELLs)?

• A) Language proficiency should be considered separately from academic content knowledge.

• B) ELLs should be graded the same as native English speakers regardless of language proficiency.

• C) Grading should primarily focus on a student's behavior and participation in class.

• D) Grading should not take into account the student’s language proficiency.

In a grading system that includes product, process, and progress criteria, what is the main focus of progress criteria?

• A) How much effort students put into their assignments.

• B) The number of assignments completed by the student.

• C) The final outcome of a student’s project or assignment.

• D) How much students gain in terms of academic growth over time.

What is one key feature of teacher-student conferences in the context of grading?

• A) The teacher assigns a grade without student input.

• B) Students reflect on their work, set new goals, and explain why they deserve a specific grade.

• C) Conferences only focus on grades, not the learning process.

• D) Teachers provide feedback without discussing learning goals.

Why is it important to consider both language proficiency and academic achievement when grading ELLs?

• A) It helps provide a holistic understanding of their academic strengths and challenges.

• B) It ensures that all students are graded based on the same standards.

• C) It removes the need for specific grading accommodations.

• D) It focuses only on language development, not academic content.

In a standards-referenced system, feedback is used to:

• A) Give students an overall grade without focusing on specific strengths and weaknesses.

• B) Simply assign a grade without offering any detailed comments.

• C) Appraise a student’s performance against established standards and help guide their learning.

• D) Ensure students are penalized for mistakes made during assessments.

What are some benefits of using teacher-student conferences as part of the grading process? (Select all that apply)

• A) Students get to set goals and reflect on their progress

• B) Teachers assign grades without student input

• C) Students explain their choice of work and how it aligns with learning goals

• D) Parents are involved in the discussion of the student’s academic growth