Assessment Final
2023
Growth Model of Assessment: - ANS-A collection of definitions, calculations, or rules
that summarizes student performance over
... [Show More] two or more time points and supports
interpretations about students, their classrooms, their educators, or their schools
(growth evidence)
What are TN's 4 top goals in their ESSA plan? - ANS-1. Rank in top ½ of states on
NAEP test
2. 75% of 3rd graders be proficient in reading by 2025
3. ACT composite score of 21
4. majority of high school graduates (class of 2020) will earn postsecondary
certificate/diploma/degree
What is TVAAS? - ANS-is a statistical analysis of student assessment data, such as the
TCAP Achievement and end-of-course tests
What are the benefits of TVAAS? - ANS-Benefits: provides an objective, more accurate
way to measure student growth and the influence Tennessee's public districts/schools
have on students' educational experiences:
What is fidelity of Intervention? - ANS-Providers using the strategy as intended with
accuracy and consistency
Why is fidelity of Intervention important? - ANS-Because you must clearly and
specifically define the components and steps of an intervention to be able to make sure
it is done correctly
What can be done to enhance fidelity of Intervention? - ANS-using a checklist to make
sure it is monitored and performed effectively
What is the purpose of RTI2? - ANS-to empower educators to equip all students with
the opportunity to meet high expectations regarding behavior and the support to reach
every student
What are the key elements of each tier of RTI2 - ANS-Tier 1: implemented daily,
teaches essential skills, differentiated instruction, learning and progress is monitored
frequently
Tier 2: small groups, intensive instructional intervention, parental notification,
intervention provided daily
Tier 3: required for students who need substantial and sustained additional support,
special education, one-to-one intervention, progress monitored daily
What are the guidelines for conducting effective parent-teacher conferences? - ANS-1.
Have a plan
2. Use Oreo Method
3. Be sensitive to community and cultural diversity
4. Be specific
5. Keep language clear and simple
What are the guidelines for administering a standardized test? - ANS-1. Follow all
directions
2. Read the manual ahead of time
3. Have all needed materials ready ahead of time
4. Think through how to answer student questions
5. Remain calm and encourage students
6. Put children at ease
7. Give no indication of whether responses are right or not
8. Familiarize students with test format ahead of time
9. Have students take practice tests
10. Model how to think about test item choices
11. Establish rapport and ease with students
What are the key characteristics of a standardized test? - ANS-1. Constructed following
specific statistical guidelines
2. Accompanied by test manual as a guide
3. Typically have specific security requirements
4. Developed to be valid and reliable
What are the differences between achievement, diagnostic, screening, and aptitude
tests? - ANS-1. Achievement: measure what children learned in school (identifies
progress)
2. Aptitude: may be used for career decisions or IQ scores (identifies intelligence)
3. Diagnostic: identify specific problems and plan interventions
4. Screening: identify a possible child at risk
What are some examples of achievement, diagnostic, screening, and aptitude tests? -
ANS-1. Achievement: (TCAP, CAT, ITBS)
2. Aptitude: (WISC, Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales)
3. Diagnostic: (Woodcock Johnson Psycho-Educational Battery)
4. Screening: (DIBELS, DDST)
What are some limitations/inadequacies of standardized tests? - ANS-Technical and
educational inadequacies, overuse/cost/time and misuse, unsuitable for the population
(ELL), undue influence on education (teach to the test)
What are some effective uses of standardized tests? ... [Show Less]