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PRAXIS 053/Procedure
Procedures and Materials
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Achievement test | A formal tool used to measure student knowledge or proficiency in a subject or topic area. |
| Active student response | This is a frequency-based measure used to determine a student's participation rate during an instructional period. |
| Anecdotal record | An informal measurement of teacher notes based on observation of student work and performance, often used in parent conferences. |
| Aptitude test | A formal measure of standardized or norm-referenced tests that evaluate a student's ability to acquire skills or gain knowledge. |
| Authentic assessment | An informal method of determining a student's comprehension and performance of a skill, particularly used in classroom assessments of specific criteria. |
| Behavior assessment | A variety of behavior evaluation tools are available to track student behaviors and to document progress on a behavior intervention plan or on the use of self-management techniques. |
| Criterion-referenced test | 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 another. |
| Curriculum-based measure | Evaluates student progress and performance of skills based on the curriculum and lessons presented, helping teachers determine how to assist the student and share with parents. |
| Ecological-based assessment | Involves the use of an informal observation of the student interacting the the environment during a regular schedule. |
| Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) | 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. |
| Intelligence test (IQ test) | A norm-referenced test used to assess a student's learning abilities or intellectual capacity as it measures cognitive 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. |
| Observation | Teachers or professionals watch a student in several settings and take notes regarding performance and behaviors, particularly helpful in developing behavior plans and for use in comprehensive assessments. |
| Performance assessment | An informal measure used by teachers to assess a student's ability to complete a task specific to a topic or subject area, such as a mathematic equation or an oral report. |
| Portfolio assessment | An informal method of gathering information based on completed products (art work or compositions) over a period of time. Particularly helpful for evaluating progress and sharing information with parents. |
| Standards-based assessment | Formal evaluation and either a criterion-referenced or norm-referenced test, it measures progress toward meeting goals or standards as previously established by district or state. |
| Summative evaluation | Informal procedure is used to assess student achievement and teacher instruction. |