Author Question: Which one of the following tests definitely has norm-referenced scores? a. Melanie is taking a ... (Read 66 times)

ec501234 · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Which one of the following tests definitely has norm-referenced scores?

a. Melanie is taking a music test in which she has to play the C-major scale on her trumpet correctly.
b. Noreen is taking a multiple choice history test covering the last two weeks' lectures on the American Revolution.
c. Owen is taking a reading comprehension test that will tell his teacher whether he is performing at grade level in reading.
d. Paul is taking an essay test in English composition that will show his teacher the extent to which he uses appropriate grammar and punctuation in his writing.

Question 2

Three of the following strategies are consistent with the textbook's recommendations for accommodating students with special needs during classroom assessments. Which strategy is not consistent with the textbook's recommendations?

a. Minimize reliance on reading skills if students have low reading ability.
b. Reward high-achieving students by announcing how well they've done.
c. Use informal assessment to either confirm or disconfirm the results of formal assessments.
d. Break lengthy tasks into shorter pieces if students have limited attention spans.