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Assessment

Explore current information on new and emerging techniques and tools for the evaluation and assessment of students with special needs.

Considerations for Next-Generation Assessments

Give your feedback on what works for students with disabilities in online assessments.

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Measuring Skills for the 21st Century

A report from Education Sector discussing teaching and measuring 21st century skills.

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New Report: Beyond the Bubble

A new report, Beyond the Bubble, has been released by the policy group, Education Sector.

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The effect of using item parameters calibrated from paper administrations in computer adaptive test administrations

This paper studies the suitability of using parameters calibrated from a paper administration for item selection and scoring in a computer adaptive administration, for two tests with lengthy passages that required navigation in the computer administration.
To view a full copy of this paper in the Journal of Technology, Learning, and Assessment, click here.

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Comparability of Computer and Paper-and-Pencil Versions of Algebra and Biology Assessments

This study examined comparability of student scores obtained from computerized and paper-and-pencil formats of the large-scale statewide end-of-course (EOC) examinations in the two subject areas of Algebra and Biology.
View the full study in the Journal of Technology, Learning, and Assessment here.

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A Second Empirical Study of Mode Effects in NAEP

Does it Matter if I Take My Mathematics Test on Computer? A Second Empirical Study of Mode Effects in NAEP describes selected results from the 2001 Math Online (MOL) study, one of three field investigations sponsored by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) to explore the use of new technology in NAEP.
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On-line Mathematics Assessment: The Impact of Mode on Performance and Question Answering Strategies

This study investigates the differences between questions on paper-based and computer-based assessments. The study also investigated children’s affective responses to working on computer, attempting to gain an insight into the effect of motivational factors.
To view the full study from the Journal of Technology, Learning, and Assessment, click here.

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Effect of Computer-based Read-aloud on Test Performance of High School Students with Learning Disabilities

The results of the pilot study Applying Principles of Universal Design to Test Delivery: The Effect of Computer-based Read-aloud on Test Performance of High School Students with Learning Disabilities provides preliminary support for the potential benefits and usability of digital technologies in creating universally designed assessments that more fairly and accurately test students with disabilities.
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