Scaled Scores and Performance Levels
For purposes of comparability and reporting, scaled scores must be computed that reflect student performance
What does “balance” mean in a balanced assessment system?
“Balance” in a district assessment system means more than just using formative, interim, and summative
Focusing More on Learning and Less on Test Scores
Effective implementation of the multi-step instructional process of formative assessment shifts the focus of students
Unreasonable Expectations of State Assessments
Local educators, parents, and others generally want more information on student performance from their state
Scaled Scores and Performance Levels
For purposes of comparability and reporting, scaled scores must be computed that reflect student performance
Under the Hood of Computer-Adaptive Testing
Computer-Adaptive Testing (CAT) was first created to generate a total test scaled score (or estimate
Measures of Student Academic Growth: More Problematic than Many Realize
A student’s test score is only meaningful in relation to something else – 1) information