What is the difference between the difficulty and discrimination indices?

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: Difficulty is the number or percentage of testers who got the item correct, and discrimination is how well the item distinguishes between those who know the material and those who do not.

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Which of the following are traditional assessment techniques used for gathering information for intervention?

a. tests of intelligence and achievement b. behavior ratings c. assessment of peer relations d. both b and c e. all of the above

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_____ involves deliberate and intentional words and actions that cause harm to a child, whereas ______ involves the failure to provide for the basic needs of a child or failing to protect the child from harm.

A. Maltreatment; abuse B. Abuse; neglect C. Neglect; maltreatment D. Maltreatment; neglect

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Ms. Porter is the favorite teacher of tenth grader Alejandro. During today’s writing assignment, she reminds him how well he did on the previous essay and helps him set goals for each step of the new writing task. She assures him that he can succeed with this essay. This is an example of:

a. modeling.
b. physiological arousal.
c. vicarious experiences.
d. social persuasion.

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______ involves evaluating the results of instruction and determining whether any changes should be made now or in the future.

a. linking b. managing c. assessing d. extending

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