History
In 1971, Florida began requiring ____?
a. District testing
b. National testing
c. State testing
d. School tests
C. State testing
Used during instruction to provide feedback and guide teaching
Formative Assessment
A teacher uses formative assessment data to adjust instruction. What is the main purpose of this practice?
A. To assign final grades
B. To evaluate school performance
C. To improve student learning during instruction
D. To prepare for standardized testing
C. To improve student learning during instruction
What is the purpose of FAST?
Statewide progress monitoring in reading and math for grades 3-10
What is one primary goal of statewide assessments in Florida?
A. To collect demographic data on students
B. To measure student learning and academic progress
C. To replace classroom instruction
D. To assign teachers to schools
B. To measure student learning and academic progress
What was one of the major criticisms of the FCAT during its years of use?
a. It was too short and not rigorous enough
b. It emphasized creativity over factual knowledge
c. It led to “teaching to the test” and increased student stress
d. It failed to measure English Language Arts skills
c. It led to “teaching to the test” and increased student stress
Given before instruction to identify strengths, weaknesses, and prior knowledge
Diagnostic assessment
Which of the following is an example of using data for instructional decision-making?
A. Displaying student scores on a classroom chart
B. Giving the same test multiple times
C. Adjusting teaching strategies based on student performance trends
D. Comparing student grades across unrelated subjects
C. Adjusting teaching strategies based on student performance trends
What is the purpose of the SAT?
To access college readiness for high school students
What is a common consequence for schools in Florida based on their student's performance on state assessments?
a. Schools receive more funding if their test scores improve.
b. Schools are closed immediately if any student fails a test.
c. Teachers are no longer required to teach tested subjects.
d. Students automatically advance to the next grade without assessment scores.
2. What grades did the 1976 Education Accountability Act start requiring to do testing?
a. 3, 5, 8, 11
b. 3, 4, 8, 11
c. 2, 3, 10, 11
d. 1, 2, 5, 9
a. 3, 5, 8, 11
Evaluates student mastery at the end of a course or grade
Summative Assessment
After reviewing a math benchmark report, a teacher notices that students consistently miss fraction questions. What should the teacher do next?
A. Move on to the next unit since the test is complete
B. Provide targeted small-group lessons on fractions
C. Lower the difficulty of all math assignments
D. Remove fractions from future tests
B. Provide targeted small-group lessons on fractions
What is the purpose of EOCs?
Summative assessments measuring mastery in specific subjects, such as Algebra and Biology
When teachers use assessment data to modify lesson plans and reteach difficult concepts, this demonstrates:
A. Data-driven instruction
B. Student-centered learning only
C. Testing avoidance
D. Grade inflation
A. Data-driven instruction
The FCAT was replaced with the ____ in the year ____.
FSA, 2015
Compares a student’s performance to that of a larger group or norm sample
Norm-referenced Assessment
A teacher reviews student test scores to identify trends in reading comprehension over the semester. Which step should the teacher take first?
A. Assign additional homework for low-scoring students
B. Compare class averages to district benchmarks
C. Re-teach every reading lesson from the beginning
D. Record the scores without further action
B. Compare class averages to district benchmarks
What is the purpose of the GKT?
It's a Florida Teacher Certification Exam assessing reading, writing, math and language skills in educators
In what ways can assessment data be misinterpreted or misused in educational decision-making?
A. When data is used to inform instruction and identify student needs
B. When test scores are taken out of context or used as the only measure of school or teacher performance
C. When schools analyze multiple data sources before making changes
D. When results are shared transparently with parents and educators
B. When test scores are taken out of context or used as the only measure of school or teacher performance
What TWO events, related to education, happened in 1996? SELECT TWO.
a. State testing began to be required
b. Sunshine state standards created
c. FCAT was created
d. High School Competency test was introduced
B and C
Measures performances based on a based set of standards or criteria
Criterion-referenced Assessment
When analyzing assessment data, what does disaggregation mean?
A. Combining data from different sources
B. Sorting data into groups based on specific characteristics
C. Ignoring outlier data points
D. Sharing data publicly with parents
B. Sorting data into groups based on specific characteristics
What is the purpose of ACCESS?
Measures English language proficiency for English language learners
Which of the following best represents a balanced approach to assessment in Florida classrooms?
A. Using standardized test scores as the only measure of student achievement
B. Combining standardized assessments with classroom-based projects and formative checks
C. Eliminating all data-driven instruction
D. Testing students daily in all subjects
B. Combining standardized assessments with classroom-based projects and formative checks