Author Question: A teacher wants to use a norm-referencing framework to interpret Ashley's standardized test score. ... (Read 87 times)

piesebel

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 565
A teacher wants to use a norm-referencing framework to interpret Ashley's standardized test score. Ashley is a sixth-grade student in a high socioeconomic status community in the Northeast. Which of the following norm groups should the teacher give the first priority for interpreting Ashley's score?
 
  a. National norms representing sixth grade students in schools of all sizes and from all geographic locations.
  b. Regional norms representing sixth grade students in large urban schools in the Northeast.
  c. Regional norms representing sixth grade students in private and higher socioeconomic schools in the Northeast.
  d. Local norms representing only sixth grade students in Ashley's community.

Question 2

Why should local norms always be used in addition to national norms when making norm-referenced interpretations of standardized test scores?
 
  a. Local norms provide a clear educational standard.
  b. Local norms measure educational growth more accurately.
  c. Local norms contain students with the same educational background and community experience.
  d. All of the above.



polinasid

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 344
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question


 

Did you know?

If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.

Did you know?

Disorders that may affect pharmacodynamics include genetic mutations, malnutrition, thyrotoxicosis, myasthenia gravis, Parkinson's disease, and certain forms of insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus.

Did you know?

Blastomycosis is often misdiagnosed, resulting in tragic outcomes. It is caused by a fungus living in moist soil, in wooded areas of the United States and Canada. If inhaled, the fungus can cause mild breathing problems that may worsen and cause serious illness and even death.

Did you know?

In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.

Did you know?

About 80% of major fungal systemic infections are due to Candida albicans. Another form, Candida peritonitis, occurs most often in postoperative patients. A rare disease, Candida meningitis, may follow leukemia, kidney transplant, other immunosuppressed factors, or when suffering from Candida septicemia.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library