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Chapter 8

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Answer the study questions found at the end of Chapter 7.

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The following questions are designed to help focus your attention on several important points in Chapter 7. Answer each question in a succinct manner. a. Why would a researcher use a NRT? CRT? Standardized test? b. Why are commercially developed tests usually considered "better" than locally developed tests? Under what conditions might a locally developed test be considered "better"? c. What does Johnny's percentile score of 75 mean? What does his grade equivalent reading score of 7.3 mean? d. Under what conditions would it be appropriate to use a questionnaire? An interview? An observation? e. Why is the measurement of non-cognitive traits difficult?

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Create a cognitive map of this chapter.

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Identify the instruments used by the researchers in the article about the three elementary school counselors found in Chapter 14. Describe them as cognitive or non-cognitive, commercially or locally developed, and self-report or observation. Identify the concerns you have with each instrument.

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Identify the measures used by the researchers in the article about the three elementary school counselors. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using the methods found in this study.

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Identify and locate an instrument to measure fifth grade reading skills. Evaluate this test using the criteria for evaluating educational measures discussed in this chapter.

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Identify and locate an instrument to measure the academic self-concept of high school students. Evaluate this scale using the criteria for evaluating educational measures discussed in this chapter.

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Identify and locate an observation instrument to measure effective teaching behaviors. Evaluate this instrument using the criteria for evaluating educational measures discussed in this chapter.

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