Evaluation Of Test Materials And Procedures Resources

Evaluation Of Test Materials And Procedures Resources Evaluation of Test Materials and Procedures

In Unit 2, you selected a standardized test relevant to your academic and professional goals and focused on the first four elements of the Code for selecting a test. In Unit 5, you analyzed the evidence for the technical quality of your selected test. This assignment involves applying concepts from Chapters 7 and 8 of your Psychological Testing and Assessment textbook, including test utility, development, item analysis, and usage across various settings and test takers.

The core task requires evaluating your selected test against the sixth, seventh, and eighth elements of the Code (2004):

  • Evaluate representative samples of test questions or practice tests, directions, answer sheets, manuals, and score reports before selecting a test.
  • Assess procedures and materials used by test developers to ensure the avoidance of potentially offensive content or language.
  • Select tests with appropriately modified forms or administration procedures for test takers with disabilities requiring special accommodations.

To complete this, you must locate at least five resources—preferably three peer-reviewed journal articles—pertaining to:

  • Test construction and item development
  • Procedures to minimize offensive content
  • Provisions for modifications and accommodations for test takers with disabilities

Sources may include journal articles, literature reviews, MMY reviews, and publisher websites. Use keywords like format, fairness, bias, accommodations, modifications, and computer-assisted to guide your research. If recent editions lack sufficient literature, you may refer to earlier editions of the test, provided the resources are marked as acceptable for such supplementation.

The assignment involves constructing a paper with the following outline:

Paper For Above instruction

Begin with a title page and optionally include an abstract. In the introduction, identify your selected standardized test from Unit 2, describing its purpose, test items, formats (including alternate forms, audio, or computer-based options), and scoring methods (including norms).

Evaluate the test’s items and formats, highlighting positive aspects for clarity, relevance, and appropriateness, as well as any negative aspects such as bias, offensive content, or format issues. Discuss the overall quality and suitability of the test materials, citing specific examples and evidence from your sources.

Address the test's materials regarding fairness and appropriateness, citing at least one AERA standard for supporting documentation relating to any positive or negative aspects identified. Consider how technological advancements have been integrated into the test, both to enhance item presentation and to improve fairness and accessibility. Discuss how technology has been utilized to address test takers with disabilities and ensure proper accommodations or modifications.

Summarize your findings by highlighting the test’s major strengths and weaknesses related to test items and materials. Provide an evaluative conclusion considering the overall effectiveness and fairness of the test, supported by your research.

Finally, offer at least three recommendations for potential improvements, justified with references to relevant AERA standards. Your paper must meet a minimum length of five pages (excluding title page, abstract, and references). Ensure citation of at least five references, including three peer-reviewed journal articles, formatted according to current APA style.

References

  • Joint Committee on Testing Practices. (2004). Code of fair testing practices in education. Retrieved from [URL]
  • American Educational Research Association. (2014). Standards for educational and psychological testing (1st ed.). AERA.
  • Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of article. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pages. https://doi.org/xxxx
  • Publisher, P. P. (Year). Title of the publication or website. Publisher or URL.
  • Additional peer-reviewed article with relevant focus.

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