In which one of the following situations do we definitely have a problem with the predictive validity of a classroom assessment?
a. Ms. Arthur assesses her students' overall physical fitness on Monday; she then assesses it again the following Monday. Students who perform well one week are not the same ones who perform well the following week.
b. Ms. Benavidez uses a test of mechanical aptitude to determine which students are ready for her physics class. She finds out later that the students who scored worst on the mechanical aptitude test are some of the best students in physics.
c. Ms. Candelaria tells students to study Chapter 14 but mistakenly gives them a test over Chapter 15 instead.
d. For her class of 35 students, Ms. D'Amato devises a test that must be given to students one at a time and requires 2 hours for each student.
b
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Which of the following is not an informal measurement?
a. ?“I have more toys than you do.” b. ?“I have two books.” c. ?“I am taller than you.” d. ?“We both have two cookies—that's the same.”
If the required change is too large, what is a possible problem that can occur?
A. There might not be enough phases to demonstrate experimental control in the study B. It might be difficult to determine if the change was due to other factors C. Requiring drastic changes might contradict good instructional practices D. Both A and C
Sociodramatic play
A) Involves symbolic play B) Is associated with perspective taking and social skills C) Is strongly influenced by available props D) All of the above are true
When students misbehave, teacher interventions should be:
A. non-punitive. B. directive. C. non-existent. D. structured for compliance.