DRC DRC Assessment Design 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of a 'pilot study' in DRC's assessment development process?

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To collect data on item performance before operational use

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To train test administrators

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To publish preliminary results to the public

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To review test content for bias only

Question 2

In DRC assessments, what does 'item difficulty' (p-value) indicate?

Accepted Answer

The proportion of students who answered the item correctly

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The complexity of the item's vocabulary

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The number of answer choices available

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The time required to answer the item

Question 3

Which term describes the process of reviewing DRC items for fairness across demographic groups?

Accepted Answer

Bias and sensitivity review

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Norming

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Standard setting

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Equating

Question 4

What is the function of 'anchor items' in DRC's test form design?

Accepted Answer

Common items used across forms to support score equating

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Items placed at the start to build student confidence

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Items that always appear at the end of the test

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Items worth extra credit points

Question 5

How does DRC use 'field test items' embedded in operational tests?

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To collect performance data without affecting student scores

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As extra credit opportunities for students

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To replace broken calculator functions

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As substitute items when the test is too short

Question 6

What is 'universal design for assessment' as applied in DRC test development?

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Designing tests to be accessible to the widest possible range of students

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Using identical test forms for all grade levels

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Creating assessments only for gifted students

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Using a single language for all assessments