Mr. O'Hara has developed a test of mechanical aptitude. At the beginning of a course in auto mechanics, he gives this test to his students. At the end of the year, he compares students' scores on the test with their actual achievement in his course. What is he probably trying to find out about his test?
A) Its reliability
B) Its construct validity
C) Its content validity
D) Its predictive validity
D
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which statement is most important about the big and small decisions teachers make every day?
A. Some decisions become second nature to teachers. B. Decisions have consequences for students. C. Decisions are easier to make with experience. D. Some decisions just require common sense.
The most important recent technological developments for classroom testing purposes are technological solutions to problems of
a. item analysis of classroom tests. b. test scoring and reporting. c. accessibility for students with disabilities.
Researchers who are considered contributor to the expertise-oriented evaluation include
a. Elliot Eisner b. William Jefferson Clinton c. George Washington d. Franklin Roosevelt