Class. A. Ch. 13

Question 1

Grade-equivalent scoring assumes the subject tested is emphasized equally at all grade levels

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Grade-equivalent scoring is an absolute way for interpreting standardized test scores

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

The ACT is fundamentally an aptitude test, wheras the SAT is an acheivement test

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Research shows that test prep activities for the SAT and ACT are basically ineffective

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

Percentiles are the most common way to interpret a standardized test score

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Grade-equivalent scores are easily and often misinterpreted

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Scale scores are difficult to interpret all in themselves

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

One of the disadvantages of range to show variability is that it's based on only the raw-scores

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

50% of a college student's grades can be linked to their SAT or ACT score

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

Most standardized aptitude tests have been developed by state departments of education

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

A 5th grader's grade-equivalent score is 6.2, meaning he is 6 months and 2 weeks above expected

Accepted Answer

False

Questions 11