WorksheetsUNIT 1 - Identifying What to Assess: Standards-Based Grading
Total questions: 81
Worksheet time: 41mins
What does Standards-Based Grading (SBG) focus on measuring?
Students' effort
Students' mastery of specific learning standards
Students' behavior
Students' attendance
Grades reflect what a student knows and can do, not behaviors or effort.
True
False
SBG uses a ___ scale to show levels of mastery.
0-4
1-10
A-F
0-100
Define Standards-Based Grading (SBG).
A grading system that measures students' performance against learning standards instead of averaging grades.
A system where students are graded based on their participation only.
A grading method that uses only final exams to determine grades.
A system that assigns random grades to students.
What is Mastery?
Full understanding or ability to perform a skill.
A type of musical instrument.
A form of transportation.
A type of weather phenomenon.
A tool showing levels of mastery (often 0-4 scale) is called a ________.
Proficiency scale
Rubric
Checklist
Learning target
Traditional grading uses percentage averages that may mix academics with behavior.
True
False
Statements defining what students should know and do at each grade level are called ________.
Learning standards
Lesson plans
Classroom rules
Assessment rubrics
What is the distinction between academic behaviors and achievement?
Academic behaviors refer to student work habits, while achievement refers to their actual knowledge/skills.
Academic behaviors are only measured by test scores, while achievement is measured by attendance.
Academic behaviors are related to extracurricular activities, while achievement is related to classroom participation.
Academic behaviors refer to teacher performance, while achievement refers to school facilities.
Ongoing checks during learning to guide instruction are called ________.
Formative assessment
Summative assessment
Diagnostic assessment
Norm-referenced assessment
The final evaluation of learning, typically at the end of a unit, is called ________.
Summative assessment
Formative assessment
Diagnostic assessment
Continuous assessment
Information given to help improve learning is called ________.
Feedback
Distraction
Punishment
Guesswork
Repeated demonstrations of mastery over time are called ________.
Consistent evidence
Random attempts
Occasional success
Isolated incidents
Sporadic performance
Which of the following is an advantage and a challenge of Standards-Based Grading (SBG)?
Advantage: Clear learning targets; Challenge: Can be time-consuming to implement
Advantage: Less feedback; Challenge: More student confusion
Advantage: Increases grading subjectivity; Challenge: Reduces transparency
Advantage: Focuses on homework completion; Challenge: Ignores mastery
How does SBG benefit parents?
Parents understand their child's specific strengths and weaknesses.
Parents receive daily homework assignments.
Parents are required to attend all classes.
Parents are responsible for grading their child's work.
Fill in the blank: Unpacking standards involves ________ standards into smaller skills and knowledge.
breaking
combining
ignoring
memorizing
Fill in the blank: A focus statement is a specific, student-friendly learning ________ from a standard.
goal
book
test
class
Fill in the blank: A measurement topic is a broader category grouping multiple ________ statements.
focus
random
summary
error
Fill in the blank: Procedural knowledge is knowledge of how to ________ something.
do
see
name
find
Fill in the blank: Declarative knowledge is knowledge of ________, concepts, and explanations.
facts
opinions
procedures
guesses
Fill in the blank: Learning targets are daily or ________-specific objectives.
lesson
grade
subject
teacher
Fill in the blank: "I can" statements are student-friendly language stating what they will be able to ________.
do
read
draw
sing
Fill in the blank: Learning objectives are ________ for what students should achieve.
goals
obstacles
distractions
punishments
Fill in the blank: Academic standards are official statements of required ________.
learning
attendance
equipment
locations
Fill in the blank: Alignment ensures assessments and instruction ________ standards.
match
ignore
oppose
contradict
Which of the following is NOT a key concept of Module 2: Focus Statements & Measurement Topics?
Unpacking standards involves identifying key skills and knowledge.
Focus statements are student-friendly learning objectives.
Measurement topics are unrelated to standards.
Measurement topics are broad categories grouping related standards.
Which of the following best defines 'Unpacking standards'?
Grouping standards into broad categories
Breaking standards into smaller skills and knowledge
Writing student-friendly objectives
Explaining facts and concepts
Which of the following is a student-friendly learning goal from a standard?
Focus statement
Measurement topic
Academic standard
Alignment
Which of the following is knowledge of how to do something?
Declarative knowledge
Procedural knowledge
Learning objectives
Alignment
Which of the following is knowledge of facts, concepts, and explanations?
Procedural knowledge
Declarative knowledge
Focus statement
Measurement topic
Which of the following are daily or lesson-specific objectives?
Learning targets
Academic standards
Measurement topics
Alignment
Which of the following are official statements of required learning?
Learning objectives
Academic standards
Focus statements
Measurement topics
Which of the following ensures assessments and instruction match standards?
Alignment
Focus statement
Procedural knowledge
Learning targets
Which of the following is a key concept of Module 3: Proficiency Scales & Parallel Assessments?
Proficiency scales define mastery levels for each learning target.
Focus statements are student-friendly learning objectives.
Measurement topics are broad categories grouping related standards.
Unpacking standards involves identifying key skills and knowledge.
Fill in the blank: Levels on proficiency scales typically range from ________ to 4.
0
1
2
3
Fill in the blank: A rubric showing levels of student performance (0-4 scale) is called a _________.
Proficiency scale
Checklist
Anecdotal record
Portfolio
Fill in the blank: The different levels on a proficiency scale are called _________.
Performance levels
Benchmarks
Objectives
Milestones
Fill in the blank: Alternate versions of assessments that measure the same skills are called _________
Parallel assessments
Formative assessments
Summative assessments
Diagnostic assessments
Fill in the blank: The consistency of an assessment’s results is called _________.
Reliability
Validity
Objectivity
Flexibility
Fill in the blank: The accuracy of an assessment in measuring what it claims is called _________
Validity
Reliability
Objectivity
Feasibility
Fill in the blank: A different version of the same test is called an _________
Alternate form
Duplicate copy
Parallel universe
Test retake
Fill in the blank: Ensuring assessments produce stable results is called _________
Assessment consistency
Assessment validity
Assessment flexibility
Assessment creativity
Fill in the blank: Fairness for all students in assessment is called _________
Equity in assessment
Standardization
Grading curve
Assessment frequency
Fill in the blank: A scale for fact-based knowledge is called _________.
Declarative knowledge scale
Procedural knowledge scale
Affective knowledge scale
Cognitive skills scale
Fill in the blank: A scale for skill-based knowledge is called _________.
Procedural knowledge scale
Declarative knowledge scale
Cognitive knowledge scale
Affective knowledge scale
Fill in the blank: A plan that shows which skills will be assessed at which levels of complexity is called an _________.
Assessment blueprint
Lesson plan
Grading rubric
Curriculum map
Fill in the blank: The depth of knowledge or skill being measured is called _________.
Complexity level
Assessment type
Scoring rubric
Test duration
Fill in the blank: Matching questions directly to learning standards is called _________
Assessment item alignment
Curriculum mapping
Formative assessment
Instructional scaffolding
Fill in the blank: Systems used to grade assessments are called _________.
Scoring methods
Learning modules
Attendance trackers
Classroom displays
Fill in the blank: Assigning points for correct answers is called _________.
Point-scoring
Time-tracking
Answer-marking
Score-reducing
Fill in the blank: Assigning scores based on the type or quality of response is called _________
Response-code scoring
Norm-referenced scoring
Criterion-referenced scoring
Holistic scoring
Fill in the blank: A scoring guide describing expectations for an assignment is called a _________
Rubric
Checklist
Blueprint
Template
Fill in the blank: The process of creating test questions is called _________.
Item writing
Test scoring
Lesson planning
Curriculum mapping
Fill in the blank: A map that guides the creation of assessments is called a _________.
Test blueprint
Assessment rubric
Lesson plan
Scoring guide
Fill in the blank: Ensuring assessments match learning goals is called _________.
Assessment alignment
Formative feedback
Summative evaluation
Instructional pacing
What is the process of collecting multiple data points over time to find consistent mastery called?
Mounting evidence.
Random sampling.
Single observation.
Immediate feedback.
What are formulas to help predict mastery levels called?
Mathematical models
Learning curves
Assessment rubrics
Practice sheets
What is a straight-line pattern of growth over time called?
Linear trend.
Exponential growth.
Cyclical pattern.
Random fluctuation.
What is a curve-shaped pattern in data growth called?
Curvilinear trend
Linear trend
Exponential decay
Random walk
What is a calculated score using the most recent data to estimate mastery called?
Marzano True Score
Cumulative Average
Raw Percentage
Standard Deviation
What is the process of studying how well test questions perform called?
Item analysis
Test construction
Score scaling
Norm referencing
What is the percentage of students who answered correctly on a test item called?
P-value (item difficulty)
Discrimination index
Reliability coefficient
Standard error
What shows how well an item separates high and low performers?
Discrimination index.
Difficulty index.
Reliability coefficient.
Validity coefficient.
What is the degree to which a test measures what it is supposed to measure called?
Validity
Reliability
Objectivity
Usability
What is the consistency of assessment scores called?
Reliability
Validity
Objectivity
Flexibility
What are data points much higher or lower than the rest called?
Outliers
Medians
Modes
Averages
What are trends or groupings found in data called?
Data patterns
Data noise
Data errors
Data gaps
Which method tracks scores over time and uses the highest consistent score as the true score?
Mathematical models
Mounting Evidence Method
Item analysis
Outliers
Which of the following helps estimate mastery using the most recent data?
Linear trend
Marzano True Score Calculator
Outliers
Data patterns
What type of trend is a straight-line pattern of growth over time?
Curvilinear trend
Linear trend
Outlier
Data pattern
What is the process of studying how well test questions perform?
Item analysis
Validity
Reliability
Discrimination index
What is the consistency of assessment scores called?
Validity
Reliability
Outliers
Data patterns
What is the degree to which a test measures what it is supposed to measure?
Validity
Reliability
Discrimination index
P-value
What are some factors in item analysis? Factors in item analysis include ________.
p-value, discrimination index, validity, and reliability
item color, font size, and page number
student age, gender, and height
test date, classroom temperature, and seating arrangement
Fill in the blank: In item analysis, you should check ________, discrimination index, validity, and reliability.
p-value
mean score
standard deviation
difficulty level
Fill in the blank: In item analysis, you should identify ________ and outliers.
patterns
errors
variables
responses
Fill in the blank: In item analysis, you should spot score trends, drops, or ________ scores.
extreme
average
random
typical
Fill in the blank: One final review tip is to memorize the ________ proficiency scale levels.
0-4
A-D
1-5
Basic-Expert
Fill in the blank: One final review tip is to practice building a ________ blueprint.
mini-assessment
lesson plan
grading rubric
study guide
Fill in the blank: One final review tip is to do small practice item analysis using ________ data.
fictional
historical
real-time
statistical
Fill in the blank: One final review tip is to review how to write ________ statements from standards.
focus
summary
detailed
objective
