aReading Technical Foundations 2

Question 1

Which score scale does FastBridge aReading use to report student performance?

Accepted Answer

Rasch Unit (RIT) scale

Answer

FastBridge aReading reports results on the RIT (Rasch Unit) scale, which is an equal-interval scale allowing growth measurement across grade levels.

Question 2

What type of assessment design allows FastBridge aReading to adapt question difficulty in real time?

Accepted Answer

Computer adaptive testing (CAT)

Answer

aReading uses computer adaptive testing (CAT), adjusting item difficulty up or down based on each student's previous responses.

Question 3

What is the approximate number of items a student typically completes during one aReading administration?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 30–40 items

Answer

aReading typically presents around 30–40 items per session, with the CAT algorithm determining the precise number needed to achieve a reliable estimate.

Question 4

Which reliability statistic is most commonly used to evaluate the precision of aReading scores?

Accepted Answer

Standard error of measurement (SEM)

Answer

The Standard Error of Measurement (SEM) is the primary reliability indicator for adaptive tests like aReading, indicating how much a score may fluctuate.

Question 5

In the context of FastBridge aReading, what does 'norming' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Comparing a student's score to a nationally representative sample

Answer

Norming compares individual student scores to those of a nationally representative sample to generate percentile ranks and norm-referenced scores.

(aReading) FastBridge Reading Assessment Practice Test

(aReading) FastBridge Reading Assessment Practice Test

aReading Technical Foundations 2