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1. Why are test items on an experimental form of a standardized test analyzed? (Points : 2)

       To see if they discriminate between students at different grade levels        To see if they are too easy or too hard.        To see if there are questions that should be eliminated or added.        All of the above

2. A test can have which type of reliability? (Points : 2)

       Alternate-form reliability        Test-retest reliability        Concurrent reliability        Criterion-related reliability        Both a and b

3. Factors that can affect a test’s validity and reliability include all of the following, except (Points : 2)

       reading ability        the teacher’s attitude        the temperature in the testing room        unclear directions

4. What should educators who are looking for a quality test consider? (Points : 2)

       The test’s instructions        The validity of the test        The length of the test        All of the above

5. The selection of the norming population of a test should include all of the following, except (Points : 2)

       the number of test monitors needed        the geographical locations to be included        the number of students to be in the norming group        the ages of the students in the norming group        the grade levels of the students in the norming group

6. Standardized tests have which of the following characteristics? (Points : 2)

       They measure all types of children equally.        They are administered the same way to all students.        The provide scores that can be compared.        B & C

7. Why can the use of standardized tests be the best assessment strategy? (Points : 2)

       They have quantifiable scores.        They have norm referencing.        They have validity and reliability.        all of the above

8. Why are there are concerns about high-stakes tests? (Points : 2)

       They are difficult to administer.        They can be used inappropriately.        They are biased against students who perform above the average.                      None of the above

9. Stanines show how individuals rank among a group of test takers on a scale of (Points : 2)

       0-9        1-10        1-9        1-5

10. Which is not a similarity between norm- and criterion- referenced tests? (Points : 2)

       Require specification of the achievement domain to be measured        Require test items to cover a broad range of difficulty        Judged by validity and reliability        Useful in educational measurement

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