WorksheetsCompetency 3 Vocabulary
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is validity?
Refers to whether the findings of the assessment instrument seeks to measure are accurate and backed by research and evidence
The rate at which the assessment produces the same outcome every time
Nonnumerical data, such as observational data
Track accuracy, self-correction, and use of fix-up strategies and word attack skills
What is qualitative data?
observational data (nonnumerical)
numerical data
What is reliability?
Numerical data
Refers to whether the findings of the assessment instrument seeks to measure are accurate and backed by research
The rate at which the assessment produces the same outcome every time
Ongoing monitoring of student progress toward learning objectives
What are norm-referenced tests?
they measure an individual's performance as it relates to predetermined standards
ongoing monitoring of student progress toward learning objectives
they measure what students already know
they measure an individual student against a group of other test takers
What is quantitative data?
observational data (nonnumerical)
Numerical data
What are criterion-referenced tests?
they measure an individual's performance as it relates to a predetermined benchmark, criteria, or standard
Measure an individual student against a group of other test takers, typically those of the same age or grade level
Track accuracy, self-correction, and use of fix-up strategies and word attack skills
Used to determine what students already know
What is a formative assessment?
Ongoing monitoring of student progress toward learning objectives
Used to determine what students already know
Track accuracy, self-correction, and use of fix-up strategies and word attack skills
Measure an individual's performance as it relates to a predetermined benchmark or criteria.
What are running records?
An individually administered survey designed to help you determine a student's reading instructional needs
They track accuracy, self-correction, and use of fix-up strategies and word attack skills
Ongoing monitoring of student progress toward learning objectives
Measure an individual student against a group of other test takers
What is an informal reading inventory (IRI)?
Measure an individual's performance as it relates to a predetermined benchmark or criteria.
Track accuracy, self-correction, and use of fix-up strategies and word attack skills
assesses a student's strengths and needs in these areas: word recognition, word meaning, reading strategies, and comprehension
Ongoing monitoring of student progress toward learning objectives
What is a diagnostic assessment?
Nonnumerical data, such as observational data
Measure an individual's performance as it relates to a predetermined benchmark or criteria.
assess a student's strengths and needs in these areas: word recognition, word meaning, reading strategies, and comprehension
Used to determine what students already know
