On a weekly quiz, Mr. Harris asks students in his auto mechanics class to figure out what is probably wrong with a car when it has a certain set of "symptoms." His students have never considered this particular combination of symptoms before, but they know everything they need to know in order to determine what must be wrong. Mr. Harris's test question illustrates the value of a classroom
assessment as:
a. a means of formative evaluation.
b. a learning experience in and of itself.
c. a way of giving concrete feedback to students.
d. a way of minimizing the negative impact of high-stakes testing.
b
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As a reading specialist, Lydia is involved in the RTI process when she screens students and progress monitors the students who are receiving reading interventions. What is one of the critical aspects Lydia should consider when she chooses a test to use for these purposes?
A. The specific information needed about a student's reading B. The purpose for her involvement in the test C. How long the test will take to administer D. What other teachers have to say about a student's reading
Teachers do NOT need to spend time evaluating approved academic materials
A. TRUE B. FALSE
The quality of writing in a textbook should be considered during the selection process, for it can support or hinder student comprehension
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Rodney has autism. He is a bright student and is extremely interested in insects. His classmates are sometimes amazed by his knowledge. This morning, he found a ladybug in class and he has been talking about beetles for20 minutes. His classmates are yawning and looking away from him. How is Rodney most likely to react?
A) He will have a temper tantrum. B) He will continue to talk about beetles. C) He will play with an object on his desk. D) He will stop talking and look for other insects.