Evaluation of Test Materials

RUBRICS

CRITERIA 1

Evaluate the purpose for testing, the content and skills to be tested, and the intended test takers for a selected test (Element 1).(12%)COMPETENCY

Apply terminology, principles, statistical concepts, and psychometric features related to the construction and application of psychological tests.

NON_PERFORMANCEDoes not evaluate the purpose for testing, the content and skills to be tested, and the intended test takers for a selected test.BASICEvaluates only one or two of the following: the purpose for testing, the content and skills to be tested, and the intended test takers for a selected test.PROFICIENTEvaluates the purpose for testing, the content and skills to be tested, and the intended test takers for a selected test (Element 1).DISTINGUISHEDSynthesizes the research and evaluates the purpose for testing, the content and skills to be tested, and the intended test takers for a selected test through citing strengths, weaknesses, making recommendations, and citing applicable standards of practice.

COMMENTS:

Please see overall comments.

CRITERIA 2

Evaluate the appropriateness of test content, skills tested, and content coverage for the intended purpose of testing for a selected test (Element 2).(8%)COMPETENCY

Apply terminology, principles, statistical concepts, and psychometric features related to the construction and application of psychological tests.

NON_PERFORMANCEDoes not evaluate the appropriateness of test content, skills tested, and content coverage for the intended purpose of testing for a selected test.BASICEvaluates only one or two of the following: the appropriateness of test content, skills tested, and content coverage for the intended purpose of testing for a selected test.PROFICIENTEvaluates the appropriateness of test content, skills tested, and content coverage for the intended purpose of testing for a selected test (Element 2).DISTINGUISHEDSynthesizes the research and evaluates the appropriateness of test content, skills tested, and content coverage for the intended purpose of testing for a selected test through citing strengths, weaknesses, making recommendations, and citing applicable standards of practice.

COMMENTS:

Please see overall comments.

CRITERIA 3

Evaluate materials for clarity, accuracy, and completeness for a selected test (Element 3).(8%)COMPETENCY

Apply terminology, principles, statistical concepts, and psychometric features related to the construction and application of psychological tests.

NON_PERFORMANCEDoes not evaluate materials for clarity, accuracy, and completeness for a selected test.BASICEvaluates materials for only one or two of the following: clarity, accuracy, and completeness for a selected test.PROFICIENTEvaluates materials for clarity, accuracy, and completeness for a selected test (Element 3).DISTINGUISHEDSynthesizes the research and evaluates materials for clarity, accuracy, and completeness for a selected test through citing strengths, weaknesses, making recommendations, and citing applicable standards of practice.

COMMENTS:

Please see overall comments.