Understanding Assessments: Reliability and Validity

What is the primary goal of data-driven instruction?

• To focus solely on student behavior

• To eliminate standardized testing

• To gather data to guide teaching practices

• To reduce the number of assessments

Which of the following is NOT a type of assessment mentioned?

• Projects

• Exit tickets

• Group discussions

• Standardized tests

What does reliability in assessments refer to?

• The creativity of the test design

• The consistency of results over time

• The number of questions in the test

• The difficulty level of the test

If a test has multiple versions, what should be true for it to be reliable?

• Each version should have a different passing score

• Results should be consistent across versions

• Each version should cover different topics

• Versions should be given at different times

What is content validity?

• Ensuring the test covers all relevant areas

• Ensuring the test is difficult

• Ensuring the test is easy to understand

• Ensuring the test is short

Which type of validity ensures that a test measures what it is intended to measure?

• Predictive validity

• Face validity

• Construct validity

• Content validity

What is an example of predictive validity?

• A test predicting future success in a related subject

• A test being easy to understand

• A test having multiple-choice questions

• A test being used in multiple schools

How can assessment data be used in education?

• To plan school events

• To determine student seating arrangements

• To guide instructional practices

• To decide school lunch menus

What might a district do if an instructional program is not meeting goals?

• Select a replacement program

• Increase the number of assessments

• Ignore the results

• Reduce teacher training

Why is it important for assessments to be both reliable and valid?

• To make them more challenging

• To provide useful data for decision-making

• To ensure they are easy to grade

• To reduce the number of assessments needed