What issues should researchers be aware of when using standardized test scores as a source of data in an action research project, particularly with regard to interpretation of scores?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Standardized test scores typically arrive having already been “analyzed” in the sense that they have already been given meaning by test makers or by test agencies (such as state departments of education) responsible for giving the tests. There is, however, a science to interpreting them. Researchers may consider looking at scale scores, grade equivalent scores, percentile ranks, and stanines when interpreting standardized test data to evaluate the impact of changes in instruction on standardized test scores.
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What will be an ideal response?
A follow-along survey of special education graduates from Marysville High School found in years 1, 3, and 5 youth with disabilities were not satisfied with being able to find transition agencies and services to help them with employment and independent living. What shortcoming is represented by this example?
a. quality of transition services personnel b. quality of transition resources and services c. quality of IEP document and process d. quality of transition follow-up data gathering
Which of the following is the strongest correlation?
a. .21 b. .87 c. .44 d. -.92
Questions in lessons are best used when:
A. planned in advance. B. constructed during the lesson in response to students' needs. C. they are narrow and call for short responses. D. they are global and slightly related to the lesson's topic.