Note at least two challenges teachers face when they decide to use performance assessments
What will be an ideal response?
Two prominent challenges faced by teachers who decide to use performance assessments are:
(1) The emphasis on preparing students for standardized tests and using the scores for
summative evaluation purposes may cause some teachers to dispense with performance testing and formative evaluation.
(2) Repeated administrations of performance tests do not always produce similar scores (lack of reliability), and there is some question as to whether performance tests measure what they say they measure (lack of validity evidence).
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a. Precipitation b. Condensation c. Transpiration d. Evaporation
The American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines recommend all of the following except:
a. Primary care physicians should establish a management plan that recognizes ADHD as a chronic condition and should serve as a resource and clearinghouse for information b. Treating physician, family members, child, teachers, and psychologist should establish three to six treatment goals that encompass realistic and measurable outcomes c. The physician should recommend psychostimulant medication and or behavior therapy as a first-line of treatment d. In the case of children who do not benefit from Ritalin at the highest safe dose, considerations for another approved anti-stimulant medication should be examined for use e. Individuals, teachers, and families should be informed that the long-term use of stimulants has not been determined
Prior to activities such as birthday parties or other social events, Nicole complains of stomachaches. Her mother notices that she appears uneasy and confused about how to interact with other children. She is displaying signs of
A) an anxiety disorder. B) depression. C) schizophrenia. D) Tourette's syndrome.
Which value of student teaching will enable the student teacher to realize that demonstrations are his or her most effective teaching method?
A. discovering teaching strengths B. gaining poise and finesse C. putting theories into practice D. receiving constructive criticism