Concepts of Validity
This type of validity examines whether a test measures the intended construct.
What is construct validity?
This term refers to the consistency of test scores over time.
What is test-retest reliability?
An assessment is an ongoing process used to monitor student learning and provide feedback that can be used to improve teaching and learning.
What is formative assessment?
A test designed to predict future performance, such as a college entrance exam, showcases this type of validity.
What is predictive validity?
If a test yields similar results across different forms, it is said to have this type of reliability.
What is alternate forms reliability?
An assessment is to evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional unit by comparing it against some standard or benchmark.
What is summative assessment?
A scenario where a standardized test accurately reflects students' skills in mathematics demonstrates this concept of validity.
What is content validity?
This type of reliability examines the consistency of scores within the same test, often assessed through split-half methods.
What is internal consistency reliability?
This refers to the degree to which a test measures what it claims to measure, ensuring that the results are relevant and applicable.
What is validity in educational testing?
This type of validity assesses whether test scores correlate with other measures intended to evaluate the same construct.
What is criterion-related validity?
A school implemented a new grading rubric and found that different teachers awarded similar grades on assignments. This reflects which reliability concept?
What is inter-rater reliability?
Testing compares a student's performance to that of a peer group, allowing educators to understand where a student stands in relation to others.
What is norm-referenced testing?
When a teacher uses student performance data to adjust instruction, this illustrates the importance of this aspect of validity.
What is instructional validity?
When assessing the reliability of a standardized test, this method involves comparing scores from different testing administrations.
What is parallel forms reliability?
Standardize tests SAT or ACT produces consistent results over time.
What are reliable assessments tools?