...Are Test Scores a Good Indication of School's Competency?? Aseel Hesham Al-Halees 201212087 Al-Yamamah University Ms. Amira Al-Menier PHL 101 7 March 2014 Are Test Scores a Good Indication of School's Competency ?? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Competencies are probably the most closely related to abilities. The term ability normally means either able to do or a special talent; while competencies relate more to expertise and experience. Competencies can be thought of as the state or quality of being well qualified to perform a task. A person gain competency through education, training, experience and natural abilities. However, every parent wants for their children the best education. To have a good education they must determine which school is the best. There are so many ways to measure the competency of schools and test scores are not a good way. So, test scores are not a good indication of school's competency. The first reason why tests scores are not good indication of school's competency is test score only show if students memorized the information or not. It only proves if the students can remember the important facts. For example, when students take a vocabulary test, students only remember how to spell the word and the definition of the word. Students will not remember how to use the word in its correct context. As with all tests, the figures are simply on indication of how well...
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...1.2 a. Input names of students from the user, terminated by ”ZZZ”,0,0,0, and create a data file grades with records of the following form: student (String), test1 (Integer), test2 (Integer), test3 (Integer) Analysis Processes 1. Display Input student name and test scores screen 2. Prompt for Student name 3. Prompt scores 4. Perform calculations 5. Provide student names, scores and total Input 1. Student Name 2. Test Scores Output 1. Display Student name, scores and total Declare StudentName as string Declare Test1 as integer Declare Test2 as integer Declare Test3 as integer Open “GRADES” For Output As TestScores Set Test1, Test2, Test3 = 0 Write “Enter students name and test scores.” Write “Enter ZZZ for students name when finished.” Input StudentName, Test1, Test2, Test3 While StudentName “ZZZ” Write TestScores, StudentName, Test1, Test2, Test3 Write “Enter students name and test scores.” Write “Enter ZZZ for students name when finished.” Input StudentName, Test1, Test2, Test3 End While Close TestScores 2. Display the contents of the file GRADES created in Problem 1. Each student’s record should appear on a separate line and include the total score (the sum of the three tests) for that student. For example, a line of output might be as follows: R. Abrams 76 84 82 242 Declare Sum as integer Open “GRADES” For Input...
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...unlawfully and associated damages. V isit our website at w ww.collegeboard.org/clep f or the most up-to-date information. © 2011 The College Board. College Board, CLEP, College-Level Examination Program, SAT and the acorn logo are registered trademarks of the College Board. inspiring minds is a trademark owned by the College Board. All other products and services may be trademarks of their respective owners. Visit the College Board on the Web: www.collegeboard.org. Introduction This is the only official guide to the 33 College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP®) exams. CLEP exams are administered on computer test centers across the country. This Guide has been written mainly for adults who are making plans to enroll in college, but it contains information of interest to others as well. College-bound high school students, current college students, military personnel, professionals seeking certification and persons of all ages who have learned or wish to learn college-level material outside the college classroom will find the Guide helpful as they strive to accomplish their goals. CLEP is based on the premise that some individuals enrolling in college have already learned part of what is taught in college courses through job training, independent reading and study, noncredit adult courses and advanced high school courses. Often, their jobs and life experiences have enhanced and reinforced their learning. CLEP provides these individuals...
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...College Physics I Physics 111 Fall 2015 Preliminary Syllabus (update 8/24/15) INSTRUCTOR: John J. Zielinski, Ph.D. (john.zielinski@oswego.edu) OFFICE: 293 Shineman (Second Floor) PHONE: (my office) 315 - 312 – 2680 (Office telephone has voice mail). Note: Serious subjects should be discussed with me personally, sufficiently beforehand if possible. Use email as a last resort in very serious circumstances. If you cannot talk with me directly, telephone and leave a message on voice mail, or leave a written message at the Department of Physics office. NEVER stick anything under my door. In very serious circumstances, please call the Department of Physics office: 585-312-3044. OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Tuesday, Thursday: 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM. I will make a very serious attempt to be in my office during formal office hours. You may visit my office at anytime. I am usually able to interrupt what I am doing and help you. Occasionally, I may ask you to return at another time if I am busy. SCOPE OF THE COURSE: Translational mechanics plus some additional material if time allows. This material is covered in Chapters 1-7 of our text. REQUIRED ITEMS: 1.) TEXT: Physics, Cutnell and Johnson, 10th edition, 2015, Wiley Choose one of the following options: a.) Buy a new or used 10th edition. Book comes in hardcover, loose leaf, and paperback. Vol I and Vol II can be...
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...How to pass Aptitude Tests Submitted by www.jobswag.com In recent times statistics show that at least one in every three fresh graduates working in a major corporation had to undergo series of aptitude tests. With the increasing rate of unemployment, employers are constantly overwhelmed by the number of applications received for every job opening. Hence, job aptitude tests fill the role of downsizing the population of applicants by providing a fair playing ground of elimination. Prior to the era of the aptitude tests, an excellent degree from a reputable academic institution remained a visa to secure a good employment. However Job aptitude test have broadened the job race allowing more participants to compete for job openings. Employers believe that aptitude test can ascertain a person's logical reasoning and problem solving skills abilities . Success at a job aptitude tests has more to do with good test taking skills than natural intelligence.As a test taker I have come across highly qualified people with excellent resume’s that never make it past the job aptitude test. Those who have the edge are the candidates that have good test taking skills Job Aptitude Tests usually consist of multiple choice questions and are administered under exam conditions. Such tests may be hand written or computer based and are strictly timed. The following tips are useful for achieving better test scores:. Familiarize yourself with the types of questions that you will...
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...amplifies day by day. There is a Knowledge explosion in the world, hence each and every person tries to get this Knowledge by new & most recent Medias & they also use it. In this direction there is a qualitative growing up in the person for in receipt of Knowledge & its use by appreciative. In the same way, we notice the qualitative addition in the Educational organization, teachers, & the students, which are going to get Knowledge. In these circumstances, teachers & students feel a perplexity. So there is a question against us that, this growth in the education organization, teachers & in the students will have no proper direction for the Academic achievement of students. If we get an affirmative answer of this question, we must do the fundamental change in the teaching learning process of Education. In the present day, each person including the students and the teachers face anxiety, frustration, etc. Due to these factors, the students cannot keep much interest in their study, academic activity & their performance in the entire exam. Consequently, in this way it is very essential for the students to keep their eyes in their study & academic activity. For the outcome of this predicament, ‘YOGA’ is the recent and excellent way. That is 34 International Journal for Research in Education (IJRE) Vol.1, Issue: December: 2012 ISSN: why; the investigator has found a research gap, to know the Effect of Yoga Exercises on Academic Achievement, Short-term memory...
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...radiology technology students and nursing students and it’s effect on their academic performances. We believe that The environment setting has a great impact on students learning . It depends whether The college improve it’s manner of education that a student need to enhance his/her learning competence. Since , Nursing students have a low passing rate result in board exams, while radiology technology students have a high passing rate result in their board exams. Time restraint is one factor why students failed in their academic performances Hypotheses The hypotheses for this study were as follows: H 1: There is a correlation between scores of associate degree nursing students on a general test of critical thinking skills, the CCTST, and a discipline specific critical thinking test, the Arnett CTOE tool, in the following ways: a. There is a positive correlation between the total scores of associate degree nursing students on the CCTST and the total scores of the Arnett CTOE tool. b. There is a positive correlation between the analysis subscale scores of associate degree nursing students on the CCTST and the combined analysis and interpretation subscale scores of the Arnett CTOE tool.5 c. There is a positive correlation between the evaluation subscale scores of associate degree nursing students on the CCTST and the combined evaluation and explanation subscale scores on the Arnett CTOE tool. d. There is a positive correlation between scores of associate degree...
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...Results of Standardized Tests The main purposes of standardized tests are to maintain an equal education level across the country and have that level increase to better compete against other nations across the globe. In order to compete with global averages, it was believed that standardized tests were the most effective way in increasing the United States average. Therefore, a country heavily adopted in testing students with these standardized tests should have a steady increase in educational levels throughout the years, yet results show a different story. As a matter of fact standardized tests have not shown a beneficial increase in test scores but rather a slow but steady decrease in scores for some students. With these results in mind,...
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...Analyzing and Improving a Test Using Statistics Maurice Isaiah McCall Introduction: Hypothetical Psychology Test This hypothetical psychology test consisted of five test questions. These test items and questions were not unambiguous and there were no evidence of instructions or explanations given for either test question. In our text it was mentioned there were several steps the admitter need to take before administering, analyzing and improving a test or assessment. There was no evidence these test questions were constructed and that it matched any objective. However the guidelines for packaging the test states [items need to be in a similar format, grouped together, test items need to be arranged from easy to hardest, have items properly spaced as well as checking for directions, clarity and proofreading the test before it is reproduced and distributed]. (Kubiszyn & Borich, p. 223 & 224). It is very obvious these test questions lack validity and were poorly written, these test questions were more in line with the intended audience partaking in a survey. A survey question refers to the quantitative research or a statistical survey, for the sole purpose of collecting quantitative information about the general population or a product. Each of these test questions contained its own set of problems and uniqueness about them. For example every given answer had an asterisk mark beside of it and for any test taker this is a distraction, and the test itself was not formatted...
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...[pic] Ex Fide Ad Veritatem THE EFFECTS OF GUM CHEWING ON THE MATH TEST SCORES OF FIRST YEAR PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS OF HOLY CROSS OF DAVAO COLLEGE A Research Proposal Presented to the Psychology Program In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Subject Experimental Psychology by Riomhel C. Digal Aileen M. Mendez Kristine Jean N. Ancheta Jhelyn R. Tapere March, 2011 Ex Fide Ad Veritatem The Effects of Gum Chewing on the Math Test Scores of First Year Psychology Students of Holy Cross of Davao College ___________________ A Research Proposal Presented to the Psychology Program ____________________ In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Subject Psy 8 Experimental Psychology ____________________ by Riomhel C. Digal Aileen M. Mendez Kristine Jean N. Ancheta Jhelyn R. Tapere March, 2011 APPROVAL SHEET This research paper is entitled, “THE EFFECTS OF GUM CHEWING ON THE MATH TEST SCORES OF FIRST YEAR PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS OF HOLY CROSS OF DAVAO COLLEGE”, prepared and submitted by Riomhel C. Digal, Aileen M. Mendez, Kristine Jean N. Ancheta and Jhelyn R. Tapere, in partial fulfillment for the subject Psychology 8 (Experimental Psychology), has been examined and recommended for presentation and acceptance. Anne Bella L. Pedrosa, MASCo Instructor PANEL OF EXAMINERS Accepted and approved after the presentation of the study with a grade of ___________. Date: April 2011 Gina R. Lamzon...
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...David Wright, Committee Chair We have read this thesis and recommend its acceptance. ___________________________________ Dr. Kathleen Perez, Committee Member ___________________________________ Dr. Brien Bolin, Committee Member ii ABSTRACT This study addresses the increasing importance of student test scores by examining the different factors that influence test scores. Composite test scores of tenth grade students from the Educational Longitudinal Study of 2002 are examined using a four-part model which includes student role performance, school, family, and peer factors. Ordinary Least Squares analysis indicates that the strongest predictor of student test scores is socioeconomic status, resulting in a statistically significant increase in the standardized coefficient of .224 points. These results support previous research and possible directions for public policy are given. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction........................................................................................................1 2. Literature Review...............................................................................................2 2.1. Student Role Performance...
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...Are the SATS fair? If not how could us students change this and make the test fair for everyone? Is the SAT test fair for all races, genders and socioeconomic statuses? This question interested me because we discussed part of it for our first paper. In our first paper we didn’t go to in depth about the SATS but they were a part of the paper. This interests me due to how serious colleges take the SATS. With the SATS some colleges won’t even look at your application. If there are tricks to this test that allows some students to score higher than others this wouldn’t be fair. Dartmouth College had a large amount of wealthy students even though they offered free tuition to the students whose families made $100,000 or less. “At Dartmouth, free...
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...morning once a month, high schoolers wake up to take a three hours and fifty minutes test. Three weeks later they get their results. The four digit score will determine where that student goes to college. But is this the way it should be in America? Or should it be revamped? Some may argue that the SATs have been put in place to measure the preparedness of the student to move off to college and take college-level classes. It is a reliable test since it has been derived from the IQ test; thus, this single test has the ability to test innate intelligence and perseverance since it is such a long test. Furthermore, it gives students another chance to prove their skills outside of the classroom and outside of extracurricular activities. It provides the colleges with an easy...
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...Team B Methods Paper The goal of standardized testing is to evaluate student ability with a uniform, non-biased instrument. They have “been shown to predict students’ future educational attainment and adult employment and income” (Trafton, 2013, para. 2). First used in Imperial China for determining suitable employees for the government of the ruling class (Do standardized tests show an accurate view of students’ abilities, 2012), the standardized test as we know it now is a result of an open letter to the public by the U.S. Department of Education entitled, “A Nation At Risk: The Imperative For Educational Reform”, that was released in 1983 (Jolley, 2014). The SAT, an aptitude test typically taken by high school juniors and seniors, was started in 1926 and has been modified multiple times to eradicate any evidence of bias and contain no references to content outside the classroom (Bauerlein, 2015). The demand for removing bias has led to one of the reasons for opposition to standardized testing; teaching to the test. Educators feel stripped of autonomy (Jolley, 2014), and that this type of curriculum does not encourage critical thinking skills. Supporters of standardized testing, however, believe that they hold teachers and schools accountable to taxpayers by being able to measure student achievement and be judged according to student performance (Do standardized tests show an accurate view of students' abilities, 2012). The goal of this study is not make an argument for...
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