Selecting the Right Assessment Worksheet

Selecting the Right Assessment – Worksheet

For the multiple choice items place a checkmark or the word correct, next to your selection.

Part 1: Why Test

1. Describe the major difference between testing and assessment as stated in this article?

2. According to the article, which one of the following words is most closely associated with the concept of testing? a. Measurement b. True/False c. Answer sheets d. Ability

3. Which of the following steps does the article suggest must take place in order for measurement in testing to take place? a. Essay answers b. Right and wrong answers c. Provision of a score and interpretation d. Bias of results

4. According to the article, which of the following are typical uses for tests and assessments when one thinks of selection or placement tests. a. Admission into special programs b. College admission c. Prediction of freshman grade point average d. Identification of interests and values

5. According to the article, which of the following types of assessment areas would NOT be typically used for Self-Discovery? a. Interests b. Motivation c. Personality d. Depression

6. According to the article, which of the following is NOT a major criticism of testing? a. Reading level b. Bias c. Technical Quality d. Coachability

Part 2: Guidelines for Selecting Appropriate Tests

7. According to the article what do the authors suggest is the first step in selecting appropriate tests or assessments? a. Speaking with the publisher or author about how the assessment was developed b. Understanding the purpose or purposes for which an assessment is given c. Checking with colleagues to see what assessment they use d. Looking at the technical manual

8. What do the authors suggest are issues that should be looked at and evaluated before selecting an assessment or test? a. Validity b. Reliability c. Cost d. Technical Standards e. All the above

9. Which of the following types of validity involves determining or predicting future performance? a. Construct Validity b. Predictive Validity c. Training Validity d. Content Validity

10. In order to have a good test of assessment which quality MUST be present above all other criteria? a. Cost b. Reliability c. East of Use d. Good reviews by others

Part 3: Review and Wrap Up (video)

11. Write the definition of test/assessment reliability in your own words.

12. Write the definition of test/assessment validity in your own words.

Part 4: Code of Fair Testing Practices

13. After reviewing the Code of Fair Testing Practices in Education, select the three standards from the user perspective that you feel are most important in your work situation? Justify your answers by indicating why you feel these are the most important.