Standardizes Test Score Terminology

Question 1

Stanines are the normal curve divided into __________ equal points

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9

Question 2

Describe student achievement results related to ranges of scores, usually as below basic, basic, proficiency, advanced

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Performance Levels, Proficiency

Question 3

Standard scores are...

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z- scores, T-scores, scores that have been "transformed" for comparability etc

Question 4

Grade-level equivalents are:

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score is the actual/estimated average grade/month ability

Question 5

A mathematical transformation of a raw score is a...

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Scaled Score

Question 6

This distributes data into 10 equal parts...

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deciles

Question 7

What is the correct definition of percent passing?

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Percentage of a group who achieved or exceeded a cut score

Question 8

I feel I have a good base knowledge of Standardized Test Score Terms

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True

Question 9

The number of questions answered correctly is called the

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raw score

Question 10

Anticipated Achievement scores are...

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An estimate of what the student is expected to score on an achievement test

Question 11

z-scores are...

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Standard score with a mean of 0 and a standard deviation of one

Question 12

Tests that are given before instruction beings to understand learning needs:

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Diagnostic Test

Question 13

Standards-based assessments can measure students' progress toward mastering _________ standards.

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all of the above

Question 14

Standard scores with a mean of 50 which can be compared to other data is the

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Normal Curve Equivalent

Question 15

Scaled scores associates specifically with the NWEA:

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RIT Scale Scores

Questions 15