Indicate the type of validity evidence that is represented in the following situations. In validating a teacher-constructed test of writing ability, a researcher correlates the test scores with the grades the students are receiving on their writing exercises in class
a. content c. concurrent
b. construct d. predictive
C
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An example of a high-stakes accountability system is one that
A) ?includes only top-performing students. B) ?includes all students in the assessment. C) ?determines how much money the school receives the following year. D) ?requires students to put their names on the tests.
The number of different ways in which an individual defines herself is her
A. self-knowledge. B. self-concept. C. self-esteem. D. self-complexity.
The first step of the authors' five-step model for teaching is
(a) diagnostic assessment (b) guiding student learning (c) planning the units and lessons (d) ongoing assessment of student learning
An advantage of the teacher developing clear expectations for acceptable student behavior is that
a. monitoring and detecting inappropriate behavior will be made easier. b. students will perceive the class as more rewarding. c. consequences that are used will be more natural. d. fewer explicit procedures will be required for conducting activities.