...assessments have their advantages and disadvantages. Formal assessments are standardized tests that are designed by test specialists. There are given and scored under a standard condition. Informal assessments are tests designed by teachers for use in their classroom. Standardized tests are a type of formal assessments. Standardized tests are formal assessments because the tests are given in the same manner every time. They are fixed choice tests. It is a published achievement test. These are assessments that have been made to allow students to answer a vast amount of questions in a short time period. Since these tests are standardized they will all be the same unless there are different versions of the same test with the questions in different order. By using the same tests the answers can be machine scored. There will not be any mistakes due to grading error. They are convenient to assess student’s knowledge. These are the advantages of using standardized tests. With any given test there are some disadvantages to them, even those designed to be the best. Since standardized tests are fixed choices tests, they can exaggerate accurate information and minimal level skills at the sacrifice of advanced order problem solving and conceptual skills. They also take away from teaching time. These tests usually last a few hours, and during this time students are not learning. Standardized tests also do not assess the same curriculum. Every state has its own curriculum that it...
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... When you chew gum while taking tests and someone is watching you it helps you make you stay focused longer. In previous research chewing gum helps in some areas of cognition. In another study participants who chewed gum had quicker reaction times and also better test results. In the same study participants who didn’t chew gum did better in the beginning but had worse results in the end (2). In another previous study it said students who chewed gum improved math scores and final grade scores (3). Now I’ll be talking about different previous studies. At St. Lawrence University 159 students were given cognitive test like saying random things and numbers backwards,...
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...qualification, qualities required and work conditions etc. Advertisement:- Based on the information collected in step 1, the HR department prepares an advertisement and publishes it in a leading news papers. The advertisement conveys details about the last date for application, the address to which the application must be sent etc. Application blank/form :- Application blank is the application form to be filled by the candidate when he applies for a job in the company. The application blank collects information consisting of 4 parts- 1) Personal details 2) Educational details 3) Work experience 4) Family background. Written test :- The application which have been received are screened by the HR department and those applications which are incomplete arerejected. The other candidates are called for the written test. Arrangement for the written test is looked after the HR department i.e....
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...Compare your experience in taking the pre and post-test assessment. For this post exam, I experienced more anxiety than with the previous assessment test. I reviewed APEA material for most of the week, so I felt better prepared in some areas. However, with this exam falling on a holiday week, it was difficult to maintain consistent review times. Physically, I felt like I was sitting for the actual exam, therefore, my stomach was unsettled. However, I was more focused on taking my time reading the questions instead of rushing through the exam. Compare the scores you received pre and post-test, and the areas of lowest and highest scores. How did you do? The results of the pre-test reveal the lowest scores in Diagnosis and the post-test evaluation indicate that this is an area in which I need to improve in. My scores were consistently high for Assessment, however, they dropped in Planning and Intervention. I believe the challenge is deciding the most appropriate intervention. The areas of Evaluation and Pharmocotherapeutics were improved....
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...True Identity Tony Bradford PSY/250 May 2, 2011 Douglas Butler It is safe to say that no two people are alike. Although we may have some comparable characteristics, overall, everyone is different. The reason why human beings are so dissimilar is because of their distinctive personalities. The mere fact that we all have different parents, life styles, family members, and different routine patterns that they have become accustomed to, seals the fact that we all will be unique in our own way. All of these combined, contributes to the foundation of one’s personality. I believe the personality of a person is the sum of a person’s physical, emotional, mental as well as their social characteristics. What makes people different? Why are some people more likable or more likely to be socially accepted by others? Why are people judged by the way that they act or appear to be rather than by what they have to offer? These are just a few questions that came to my mind when I overheard a group of teenagers talking about this kid that attempted suicide because he felt as if he was an outcast to his peers. This story made me realize that the personality of an individual can determine whether or not a person is capable of overcoming some of the cruel and insensitive barriers that are placed in his or her pathway by the people that he or she has to deal with on a day to day basis. There are many traits that I have adopted throughout my life which defines my personality. ...
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...CONTENTS PART A The Graduate Marketplace 1 - 4 PART B Intended Career Path 5 - 11 PART C Next Step 12 - 13 Appendices Identified Target Position (Job Advertisement) Cover Letter for CV Curriculum Vitae (CV) Job Application Form Career Plan and Self Analysis Career Anchor Inventory Psychometric Test Reports : Verbal Reasoning Skills : Numerical Reasoning Skills : Abstract Reasoning Skills : Type Dynamics Indicator Observer Feedback Forms : Assessment Centre Activity PART A Industry The industry I have chosen is the Customer Service/Management Industry and it is my passion to be able to interact with clients and customers and cater their needs because almost every industry these days is based on customers’ feedback. Organizations work endlessly to increase their client satisfaction levels which are because customer service is a central fragment of preserving continuing customer relationships that are crucial to unending revenue. Not only companies but most industries now focus on customer satisfaction hence creating huge graduate employment opportunities as well as graduate training programmes...
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...personal and professional details of a person. These applications facilitate analysis and comparison of the candidates. 3. Scrutiny of applications: As the limit of the period within which the company is supposed to receive applications ends, the applications are sorted out. Incomplete applications get rejected; applicants with un-matching job specifications are also rejected. 4. Written tests: As the final list of candidates becomes ready after the scrutiny of applications, the written test is conducted. This test is conducted for understanding the technical knowledge, attitude and interest of the candidates. This process is useful when the number of applicants is large. Many times, a second chance is given to candidates to prove themselves by conducting another written test. 5. Psychological tests: These tests are conducted individually and they help for finding out the individual quality and skill of a person. The types of psychological tests are aptitude test, intelligence test, synthetic test and personality test 6. Personal interview: Candidates proving themselves successful through tests are interviewed personally. The interviewers may be individual or a panel. It generally involves officers from the top...
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...arithmetic and algebra in this course. Required Textbooks: 1) Life in the Universe, Bennett, 3rd edition, ISBN-9780321687678. This book is your main instructional resource - be sure to read all of the assigned chapters. ***You do NOT need the access code. You do NOT need the latest edition. Other required materials: Regular and reliable Internet access to complete assignments. Grades: Grades will be determined from scores achieved on TESTS, QUIZZES & ACTIVITIES. The lowest 25 % of Quizzes & Activities will be dropped. Work Percent of Final Grade Best 3 out of 4 Test scores 50% Reading Quizzes (Best 75%) 25% Activity scores (Best 75%) 25% Total 100% The basic grading scale is: 100 –90 A 89 – 80 B 79 – 70 C 69 – 60 D 59 or lower F Tests: The tests are proctored, which means that you must show photo identification to 1 someone who administers the test. The exams are given on the SCSU campus (or another location approved by Continuing Studies) in a room with computer access. The Tests will be multiple choice and no reference, texts or calculators are...
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...MID-TERM EXAM - 1st Semester, 2012 |Date |Time |Course Title & Code |Room No. | |29 June, 2012 |11.00 am ~ 12.30 pm |501: Accounting System & Auditing |502 | |(Friday) | | | | |30 June, 2012 |7.00 pm ~ 8.30 pm |502: Managerial Economics |402 | |(Saturday) | | | | |06 July, 2012 |3.00 pm ~ 4.30 pm |503: Business Communication |502 | |(Friday) | | | | |07 July, 2012 |7.00 pm ~ 8.30 pm |504: Advanced Management |502 | |(Saturday) | | | | |13 July, 2012 |3.00 pm ~ 4.30 pm |503: Business Communication...
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...CONSOLIDATED ADVERTISEMENT NO. 15/2015 APPEARED IN THE NATION & JANG ON SUNDAY 03-05-2015 APPLY ONLINE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SR. NO. 84 RECRUITMENT TO (660) SIX HUNDRED & SIXTY (INCLUDING QUOTA RESERVED FOR DISABLED PERSONS AND QUOTA RESERVED FOR MINORITIES) PERMANENT POSTS OF LECTURER (MALE) IN THE PUNJAB HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. SUBJECT WISE DETAIL OF LECTURERS (MALE) IS GIVEN AS UNDER:- Case No. | Subject | Total Posts | Open Merit Posts | Disabled Quota | Minorities Quota | 10-RA/2015 | English | 94 | 86 | 3 | 5 | 11-RA/2015 | Mathematics | 71 | 65 | 2 | 4 | 12-RA/2015 | Physics | 68 | 62 | 2 | 4 | 13-RA/2015 | Chemistry | 63 | 58 | 2 | 3 | 14-RA/2015 | Computer Science | 60 | 55 | 2 | 3 | 15-RA/2015 | Economics | 27 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 16-RA/2015 | Biology | 26 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 17-RA/2015 | Statistics | 24 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 18-RA/2015 | Zoology | 13 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 19-RA/2015 | Botany | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 20-RA/2015 | Urdu | 33 | 30 | 1 | 2 | 21-RA/2015 | Islamiat | 24 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 22-RA/2015 | Pakistan Studies | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 23-RA/2015 | Civics / Political Science | 24 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 24-RA/2015 | Physical Education | 26 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 25-RA/2015 | Commerce | 17 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 26-RA/2015 | History | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 27-RA/2015 | Education | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 28-RA/2015 | Arabic | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 29-RA/2015 | Sociology | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 30-RA/2015 | Persian | 5 | 5 | 0...
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...as one of the recent “innovative” approaches to assessments most pursued by states. CBT is lauded as the answer to having cheaper and speedier test delivery for state and district-wide assessments. It is also seen by some as an avenue toward greater accessibility for students with disabilities. In this report we explore the context of CBT, current state computer-based tests, and considerations for students with disabilities, in part as follow-up to a similar exploration that occurred in the early 2000s when just a few states were beginning to develop and implement CBT for their state assessments. Nine considerations for states and districts are presented: • Consider the assumptions and beliefs of various stakeholders about computer-based instruction and assessments. • Consider the system as a whole, from the computer infrastructure to classroom and instructional experiences with computers before deciding whether and how to use CBT. • Consider the computer or online platform first, with input from individuals who know students with disabilities and their accessibility needs. • Consider a process for bringing in the needed expertise to delineate the specific accessibility features of CBT, and to determine what specific accommodations may still be needed by students with disabilities, as well as to determine whether a computer-based test may create new accessibility issues. • Determine the policies for which accessibility features will be available to all students and which are...
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...maintain its dominant position in the Indian steel market. To man front-line executive positions in its Plant/Units/Mines, SAIL invites applications for 650 posts of Management Trainee (Technical) and 60 posts of Management Trainee (Administration) in E-1 grade from young, energetic, result oriented and promising talent in the country. ELIGIBILITY: Upper Age : 30 years as on 1.1.2014, i.e., not born earlier than 1.1.1984 Minimum Qualification : Management Trainee (Technical) Degree in Engineering (full time) with 65% marks (average of all semesters), in the disciplines of Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgy, Electronics, Instrumentation, Ceramics, Civil, Computer Science (IT), Mining or Chemical Engineering. For Computer Science discipline, MCA (3 years full time) with 65% marks ( average of all semesters) are also eligible. Management For HR, Marketing and Materials : Bachelors’ degree in any discipline with 60% Trainee marks ( average of all subjects) with at least two years full time MBA/PG Diploma in (Administration) Management with 60% marks in Human Resources/ Personnel Management & Industrial Relations/ Personnel Management/ Masters in Human Resources & Organizational Development for HR discipline,Marketing for Marketing discipline and Production/Operations/Materials/ Logistics/ Supply Chain Management. for Materials discipline. For Finance : CA/ICWA For Management Trainee (Technical) posts, candidates having degree in related disciplines as given below can also apply against...
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...position in the Indian steel market. To man front-line executive positions in its Plant/Units/Mines, SAIL invites applications for 650 posts of Management Trainee (Technical) and 60 posts of Management Trainee (Administration) in E-1 grade from young, energetic, result oriented and promising talent in the country. ELIGIBILITY: Upper Age : 30 years as on 1.1.2014, i.e., not born earlier than 1.1.1984 Minimum Qualification : Management Trainee (Technical) | Degree in Engineering (full time) with 65% marks (average of all semesters), in the disciplines of Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgy, Electronics, Instrumentation, Ceramics, Civil, Computer Science (IT), Mining or Chemical Engineering. For Computer Science discipline, MCA (3 years full time) with 65% marks ( average of all semesters) are also eligible. | Management Trainee (Administration) | For HR, Marketing and Materials : Bachelors’ degree in any discipline with 60% marks ( average of all subjects) with at least two years full time MBA/PG Diploma in Management with 60% marks in Human Resources/ Personnel Management & Industrial Relations/ Personnel Management/ Masters in Human Resources & Organizational Development for HR discipline,Marketing for Marketing discipline and Production/Operations/Materials/ Logistics/ Supply Chain Management. for Materials discipline. For Finance : CA/ICWA | For Management Trainee (Technical) posts, candidates having degree in...
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...The author states “that random drug testing has no impact on student drug use and abuse.” It is stated that random drug testing violates students rights and funds the multi-million drug industry. The author stated that schools should rely on their parents observation as the primary means for determining students drug use. Although random student drug testing does not test the entire school, it is meant for students that participate in extracurricular activities in school or those who drive. If students are warned that they might be randomly drug tested they won’t risk getting caught. A kid who chooses to do drugs is already taking a chance on randomly getting caught by someone. Students can easily avoid school activities and would much rather do that than stop smoking or doing drugs. The white house criticized the Michigan state study for not looking at the effectiveness that random drug testing has. Michigan then went on and did a follow up study and found that schools who did random drug testing, that 12th graders were more likely to be the ones smoking marijuana. John Walters called for a detailed pre-...
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...Construct and Support an Argument Angela Miars University of Phoenix Management MGT 521 Russell Arenz III July 12, 2010 Construct and Support an Argument My decision to continue my education and pursue an MBA is to gain the required skills needed to start a new career in my near future. Pursuing an MBA will make it possible to live a better economic life and to have a good job with security and top pay. I have chosen this route even with the current economic situation, knowing that new jobs may not be available by the time I finish with my MBA. An MBA would benefit me greatly in a variety of ways. Pursuing an MBA will aid in the development of the skills I need in the finance and accounting areas. Of course the increase in pay from possessing an MBA does not hurt either. When researching jobs online I am finding that by having a master’s degree, the pay is substantially higher than those with a bachelor’s degree. Other than career and financial reasons, I do have a personal goal to achieve more than my siblings. Out of four sisters only two of us have a bachelor’s degree. I would love nothing more than to become the other sibling to obtain a masters degree. Plain and simple, I want to do better than all of my sisters. In this economy, having a good paying job with security is vital. “In nearly every sector of the globe, the prospect of making more money and living a better economic life draws thousands of students to MBA programs” (Euders.com, 2009)...
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