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WorksheetsStandardized Testing - TED-Ed
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 14mins
Vocabulary: Finish each sentence using a word from the list (A-D). Standardized tests were first _____ in China over 2,000 years ago.
administered
determined
continued
evaluated
Vocabulary: Finish each sentence using a word from the list (A-D). Chinese officials used them to determine _____ for various government posts.
aptitude
social class
philosophy
military tactics
Vocabulary: Finish each sentence using a word from the list (A-D). Some standardized tests measure scores only in _____ to the results of other test takers.
various
subject
relation
result
Vocabulary: Finish each sentence using a word from the list (A-D). Others measure performances on how well test takers meet _____ criteria.
evaluated
comparing
measured
predetermined
Vocabulary: Finish each sentence using a word from the list (A-D). Tests may be designed to evaluate different levels of English _____.
proficiency
performance
expression
percentile
Synonyms: Select the word with the similar meaning from the list below (A-D). Test takers may be evaluated with reference to a set criteria. [ set ]
referenced
specific
certain
official
Synonyms: Select the word with the similar meaning from the list below (A-D). Although standardized tests are sometimes at issue, they're simply a tool. [ at issue ]
experimental
controversial
usefulness
expressed
Synonyms: Select the word with the similar meaning from the list below (A-D). Students with test angst may have trouble performing their best on a standardized test. [ angst ]
dread
anixety
jitters
reliable
Synonyms: Select the word with the similar meaning from the list below (A-D). Tests containing obscure cultural references may result in biased test results. [ obscure ]
challenging
nervous
unfamiliar
simply
Synonyms: Select the word with the similar meaning from the list below (A-D). Standardized tests can also have a hard time measuring abstract characteristics or skills. [ abstract ]
interpreted
objective
philosophical
appropriately
Definition: Choose the letter of the words below (A-D) that matches the following definition: the process of working with someone to produce something
critical thinking
collaboration
creativity
proficiency
Definition: Choose the letter of the words below (A-D) that matches the following definition: consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted
familiarity
validity
reliable
standardized
Definition: Choose the letter of the words below (A-D) that matches the following definition: a figure of speech
metaphor
literacy
interpretations
academic
Definition: Choose the letter of the words below (A-D) that matches the following definition: prove to be the case
consequences
critical
accurate
turn out
Definition: Choose the letter of the words below (A-D) that matches the following definition: to hold responsible; find fault with
unreliable
blame
struggle
confused
Grammar: Standardized tests _____ to be _____ around the world for the next two millennia.
continue; used
continued; used
continuously; using
are continuing; using
Grammar: So, the stair climb for the firefighters could be measured by _____ the time of the _____ to that of all other firefighters.
comparison; climb
comparing; climbing
compare; climb
comparing; climb
Grammar: Diplomats may be measured _____ a set of _____ criteria.
against; fixed
again; fixed
against; fix
again; fix
Grammar: A ruler measures length, but it hasn't been designed with the _____ required for the task _____ hand.
flexible; on
flexibility; in
flexibility; at
flexible; at
Grammar: A(n) _____ thermometer _____ you a different reading each time you take your temperature.
reliable; has given
relied upon; gave
unreliable; gives
unreliable; has given
Comprehension: If a diplomat is in the 70th percentile, 70% of test takers scored _____ her.
above
below
the same as
next to
Comprehension: What is/are critical ideas for understanding standardized tests?
validity
reliablity
proficiency
anxiety
Comprehension: Which of the following is NOT a subject matter included in ancient Chinese subsidized tests?
philosophy
literacy
farming
military tactics
Comprehension: How might one refer to a graph representing the distribution of values?
predetermined
standardized
controversial
(a) bell curve
Comprehension: What can a ruler NOT measure? Choose ALL that apply.
length
circumference
quantity
width
