Critique 3 assessments: norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, and performance-based, informal assessments (includes portfolios). Options for assignment:
1. Use the table template provided (doc sharing);
2. Develop a video of yourself discussing these criteria; or
3. Develop a narrated ppt covering the following:
Description, purpose, and use of the test and subtests,
(i.e. early identification, screening, interventions, eligibility, diagnosis, identification of relevant instructional content, monitoring the effectiveness of instruction) [ESE 2.1],[REC 3.2] [REC 3.3], [ESE 2.3] [REC 3.1]
· Description of the target population,
(i.e. ESE, ELL, struggling readers, RTI levels, placement, etc.)
· Discuss if the test is a quantitative and or qualitative instructional assessment. [REC 3.5]
·Technical adequacy of the test (see chapter 4 of the textbook)
(i.e. norming, validity, reliability, standard error of measurement, studies conducted, etc.)
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· A discussion of the administration of the test
(i.e. training required, setting of administration, materials handling, security, confidentiality of tests, adherence to test protocols, appropriateness of assessment for student needs, etc.)
· A discussion of assessment issues as they affect the learning of ELLs from diverse backgrounds and at varying English proficiency levels and discuss issues around accountability [ESOL Domain 5 Standard 1.].
· A discussion of legal requirement and ethical principles regarding the assessment of students with exceptionalities(standards, laws, teaching profession standards, ethical behavior, etc.) [ESE 2.2].
Requirements: 7 slides
