Homework Clinic
Social Science Clinic => Psychology => Topic started by: rl on Jun 20, 2018
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High school students are learning about anxiety and phobias. The teacher decides to let the students experience anxiety and phobias through having mock cheerleading tryouts. At random students were chosen to pretend to try out for cheerleader and then discuss how they dealt with the anxiety and fear of this activity. Which guideline did the high school teacher most likely ignore?
a. The task reflects essential skills
b. The task provides a direct assessment of the targeted educational objectives
c. The task encompassed more than one learning objective
d. The task was fair to all students involved
Question 2
A teacher develops a performance assessment that requires seventh grade students to purchase foods within a fixed budget from a list of available foods that provides maximum nutrition as defined by RDA (recommended daily allowance) for protein, fiber, carbohydrates, and vitamins and minerals. They are told the score will be the teacher's rating of their list. Which guideline is poorly followed for constructing performance assessments?
a. Type of response expected
b. Specification of important parameters
c. Criteria for evaluation are given
d. Clear interpretation of problem
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Answer to Question 1
d
Answer to Question 2
c