DRP Assessment Principles Flashcards

What aspect of fairness must DRP test developers address when creating passages and items?

Answer: That passages and items do not advantage or disadvantage students based on cultural background or prior experience

DRP developers must ensure that test content does not introduce bias by drawing on cultural experiences or knowledge that systematically favors one group of students over another.

How does the DRP's focus on prose comprehension align with Common Core State Standards for reading?

Answer: It aligns because CCSS emphasizes close reading and comprehension of complex texts

The DRP's focus on comprehension of complex prose directly supports CCSS reading standards that emphasize text complexity and close, evidence-based reading.

Why should DRP scores be interpreted in conjunction with other classroom reading data?

Answer: Because a single test score provides limited information and multiple sources give a fuller picture of reading ability

A single test score is limited by measurement error and the specific conditions of testing; combining DRP scores with teacher observation, portfolio evidence, and other assessments provides a more complete picture.

What does 'content validity' mean specifically for the DRP?

Answer: The test covers the full range of text difficulty and comprehension demands intended to be measured

Content validity for the DRP means the test adequately samples the range of prose difficulty and comprehension skills that define the reading construct being measured.

Which professional organization's standards guide the development and use of standardized tests like the DRP?

Answer: The Joint Standards of the APA, AERA, and NCME

The joint Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, published by APA, AERA, and NCME, provide guidelines that govern the development, administration, and interpretation of tests like the DRP.

Why is the DRP considered a criterion-referenced measure in addition to a norm-referenced one?

Answer: Because scores can be interpreted against the criterion of specific text difficulty levels, not just peer comparisons

DRP scores can be interpreted criterion-referenced-ly by comparing a student's score to the difficulty levels of specific texts, determining which materials are accessible without relying solely on peer comparisons.