aReading aReading Assessment Administration 2

Question 1

During a FastBridge aReading universal screening window, how many times per year is a student typically assessed?

Accepted Answer

Three times, in fall, winter, and spring

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Once, in the spring only

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Twice, in fall and spring

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Every month throughout the school year

Question 2

What is the purpose of the 'practice items' included at the start of an aReading assessment?

Accepted Answer

To familiarize the student with the item format before scored items begin

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To calculate the student's baseline score

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To assess whether the student qualifies for accommodations

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To determine the starting difficulty level for adaptive testing

Question 3

Which accommodation is generally NOT permitted during a standardized FastBridge aReading administration?

Accepted Answer

Having the test read aloud to the student

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Extended time for students with an IEP

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A separate, quiet testing room

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Allowing additional breaks between sections

Question 4

How does the adaptive algorithm in aReading adjust during a student's test session?

Accepted Answer

It selects the next item based on whether the student answered the previous item correctly or incorrectly

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It presents items in a fixed order from easiest to hardest

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It randomizes items without regard to student responses

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It adjusts item difficulty based on the student's grade level only

Question 5

What information must be verified in the FastBridge system before beginning an aReading assessment to ensure accurate data?

Accepted Answer

The student's correct grade level and current enrollment

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The student's favorite subject

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The teacher's certification level

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The type of internet browser being used

Question 6

After completing an aReading session, how quickly are student scores typically available in the FastBridge platform?

Accepted Answer

Within seconds to a few minutes after test completion

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Within 24 hours

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After the district submits the data to FastBridge

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At the end of the screening window when all students have been tested