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Final Analysis of a Selected Test Scoring Guide

Due Date: End of Unit 9. 

Percentage of Course Grade: 30%.

Criteria 

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

Non-performance 

Does not evaluate the purpose for testing, the content and skills to be tested, and the intended test takers for a selected test

Basic 

Evaluates 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.

Proficient 

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

Distingushed 

Synthesizes 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.

Criteria 

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

Non-performance 

Does not evaluate the appropriateness of test content, skills tested, and content coverage for the intended purpose of testing for a selected test.

Basic 

Evaluates 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.

Proficient 

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

Distingushed 

Synthesizes 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.

Criteria 

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

Non-performance 

Does not evaluate materials for clarity, accuracy, and completeness for a selected test.

Basic

 Evaluates materials for only one or two of the following: clarity, accuracy, and completeness for a selected test.

Proficient 

Evaluates materials for clarity, accuracy, and completeness for a selected test (Element 3).

Distingushed 

Synthesizes 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.

Criteria 

Evaluate the level of appropriate knowledge, skills, and training for a selected test (Element 4).

Non-performance 

Does not evaluate the level of appropriate knowledge, skills, and training for a selected test

Basic 

Analyzes but does not evaluate the level of appropriate knowledge, skills, and training for a selected test.

Proficient 

Evaluates the level of appropriate knowledge, skills, and training for a selected test (Element 4).

Distingushed  

Synthesizes the research and evaluates the level of appropriate knowledge, skills, and training for a selected test through citing strengths, weaknesses, making recommendations, and citing applicable standards of practice.

Criteria 

Evaluate the technical quality of a test through research on a selected test's reliability and validity. 

Non-performance 

Does not evaluate the technical quality of a test through research on a selected test's reliability and validity.

Basic 

Analyzes but does not evaluate the technical quality of a test through research on a selected test's reliability and validity.

Proficient 

Evaluates the technical quality of a test through research on a selected test's reliability and validity.

Distingushed 

Synthesizes the research and evaluates the technical quality of a test through research on a selected test's reliability and validity through citing strengths, weaknesses, making recommendations, and citing applicable standards of practice.

Criteria 

Evaluate a selected test's items, directions, tests, and scores as being fair and appropriate for its intended purpose and population.

Non-performance 

Does not evaluate a selected test's items, directions, tests, and scores as being fair and appropriate for its intended purpose and population.

Basic 

Evaluates a selected test's items, directions, tests, and scores but not in the context of being fair and appropriate.

Proficient 

Evaluate a selected test's items, directions, tests, and scores as being fair and appropriate for its intended purpose and population.

Distingushed 

Synthesizes the research and evaluates a selected test's items, directions, tests, and scores as being fair and appropriate through citing strengths, weaknesses, making recommendations, and citing applicable standards of practice.

Criteria 

Evaluate a selected test's procedures and materials to avoid offensive content or language and be fair and appropriate for its intended purpose and population.

 Non-performance  

Does not evaluate a selected test's procedures and materials to avoid offensive content or language and be fair and appropriate for its intended purpose and population.

 Basic 

Evaluates a selected test's procedures or materials to avoid offensive content or language but not in the context of being fair and appropriate for its intended purpose and population.

Proficient 

Evaluate a selected test's procedures and materials to avoid offensive content or language and be fair and appropriate for its intended purpose and population.

Distingushed 

Synthesizes the research and evaluates a selected test's procedures and materials to avoid offensive content or language and be fair and appropriate for its intended purpose and population through citing strengths, weaknesses, making recommendations, and citing applicable standards of practice.

Criteria 

Evaluate a selected test for having appropriately modified forms and administration procedures for test takers with disabilities.

Non-performance 

Does not evaluate a selected test for having appropriately modified forms and administration procedures for test takers with disabilities.

Basic 

Analyzes but does not evaluate a selected test for having appropriately modified forms or administration procedures for test takers with disabilities.

Proficient 

Evaluates a selected test for having appropriately modified forms and administration procedures for test takers with disabilities.

Distingushed 

Synthesizes the research and evaluates a selected test for having appropriately modified forms and administration procedures for test takers with disabilities in the context of one's area of specialization and through citing strengths, weaknesses, making recommendations, and citing applicable standards of practice.

Criteria 

Evaluate the evidence on performance of test takers of diverse subgroups and determine potential causes for the differences.

Non-performance 

Does not evaluate the evidence on performance of test takers of diverse subgroups and determines potential causes for the differences.

Basic 

Analyzes but does not evaluate the evidence on performance of test takers of diverse subgroups or determines potential causes for the differences.

Proficient 

Evaluates the evidence on performance of test takers of diverse subgroups and determines potential causes for the differences.

Distingushed 

Synthesizes the research and evaluates the evidence on performance of test takers of diverse subgroups and determines potential causes for the differences through citing strengths, weaknesses, making recommendations, and citing applicable standards of practice.

Criteria 

Synthesize all the research on a selected test and determine its status as an appropriate or inappropriate test for its intended purpose.

Non-performance 

Does not synthesize all the research on a selected test and determines its status as an appropriate or inappropriate test for its intended purpose.

Basic 

Describes but does not synthesize all the research on a selected test or determines its status as an appropriate or inappropriate test for its intended purpose.

Proficient 

Synthesizes all the research on a selected test and determines its status as an appropriate or inappropriate test for its intended purpose.

Distingushed 

Synthesizes all the research on a selected test and determines its status as an appropriate or inappropriate test for its intended purpose through citing strengths, weaknesses, caveats of use, making recommendations, and citing applicable standards of practice.

Criteria 

Implement referencing, heading, and format elements of current APA style. 

Non-performance 

Does not implement referencing, heading, and format elements of current APA style.

Basic 

Implements some referencing, heading, and format elements of current APA style, but there are some deviations or omissions.

Proficient 

Implements referencing, heading, and format elements of current APA style.

 Distingushed  

Implements referencing, heading, and format elements of current APA style; the writing reflects the quality and expertise expected for doctoral-level work.