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WGU X542 Part X
Assessment Procedures and Materials
Question | Answer |
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Summative Evaluation | Informal procedure used to assess student achievement and teacher instruction. |
Standards Based Assessment | Formal evaluation that measures progress toward meeting goals or standards. |
Portfolio Assessment | An informal method of gathering information based on completed products over a period of time. |
Performance Assessment | An informal measure used to assess a student's ability to complete a task specific to a topic or subject area. |
Observation | Teachers or professionals watch a student in several settings and take notes regarding performance and behaviors. |
Norm Referenced Test | Formal tool referred to as a standardized test is used when comparing a student to other peers in the same age group, primarily helpful in developing curriculum and identifying interventions needed. |
Intelligence Test | A norm referenced test used to assess a student's learning abilities or intellectual capacity as it measures cognitive behaviors. |
Functional Behavior Assessment | The process of gathering information about problem behaviors of an individual student and used to evaluate the need for behavior intervention and a behavior plan. |
Ecological Based Assessment | Involves the use of an informal observation of the student interacting with the environment during a regular schedule. |
Curriculum Based Measure | Evaluates student progress and performance of skills based on the curriculum and lessons presented. |
Criterion Referenced Tests | A formal measure that evaluates a student on specified information, most often used to check a student's knowledge on subject areas by answering specific questions and does not compare one student to others. |
Behavior Assessment | A variety of behavior assessment tools are available to track student behaviors and to document progress on a behavior intervention plan or on the use of self management techniques. |
Authentic Assessment | An informal assessment used to determine a student's comprehension and performance of a skill. |
Aptitude Test | A formal measure of standardized or norm referenced tests that evaluate a student's ability to acquire skills or gain knowledge. |
Anecdotal Record | An informal measurement of teach notes based on observation of student work and performance. |
Active Student Response | A frequency based measure used to determine a student's participation rate during an instructional period. |
Achievement Test | A formal tool used to measure student knowledge or proficiency in a subject or topic area. |