You have been learning about test utility, test development, item analysis, and using tests in a variety of
settings and with a variety of test takers. In this assessment, you will apply those concepts to your selected test
for the Code's sixth, seventh, and eighth elements. The Code (2004) states that test users, "(6) evaluate
representative samples of test questions or practice tests, directions, answer sheets, manuals, and score
reports before selecting a test; (7) evaluate procedures and materials used by the test developers, as well as
the resulting test, to ensure that potentially offensive content or language is avoided; and (8) select tests with
appropriately modified forms or administration procedures for test takes with disabilities who need special
accommodations."
For this assessment, locate a minimum of five resources (a minimum three peer-reviewed journal articles)
pertaining to your test's construction, item development, procedures utilized in construction to minimize
offensive content, and provisions of modifications and accommodations for test takers. You will not be required
or need to have a copy of your test to complete this assignment. You may use many different types of
references and sources to obtain this information about your test. These references may include journal
articles, literature reviews, MMY reviews, and publisher websites.
Information gathering and evaluation of these elements may require a keyword search within each relevant
review and research article. It may be helpful to do keyword searches within those documents with the
following words: format, fair, fairness, bias, appropriate, accommodations, modifications, and computer or
computer assisted. Subsequently, this particular assignment requires a deeper search and provides a broader
range of sources to fulfill the minimum references. In almost all cases, you will be able to locate some level of
information on these elements.
For some newer test editions, literature may be scarce. Refer back to the Lists of Tests by Type document to
see which tests are approved for supplementation with articles that address earlier editions of the tests. If the
"Combined Review Allowed" column is marked "Yes," you can supplement your review with articles addressing
the designated prior version of the test.
Note: In future courses, you may use the Capella library's Interlibrary Loan service to obtain articles outside of
the collection, but you should not have to use the service for this course. If you are struggling with locating
sufficient information about a particular test in regard to an element in this assignment, then you will need to
cite the references or reviews involved in your search and identify this element as problematic for your selected
test as it lacks sufficient documentation in the literature for this code or standard.
Note: Use the Assessment 3 Template: Evaluation of Test Materials and ProceduresResearch, linked in the
Required Resources, to complete this assessment. The template specifies the content that must be included to
complete this assessment.
Introduction
Identify the test selected in Assessment 2 and its stated purpose.
Test Items and Format
Identify the format of the items, the test, and types of score. Evaluate aspects of the test and summarize the
quality and appropriateness of the test.
Evaluate a test's sample items, practice tests, directions, answer sheets, manuals, and score reports for
appropriateness and for the intended purpose of the instrument.
Fair and Appropriate Materials
Complete the following:
Identify or cite positive and negative aspects of test materials that minimize potentially offensive content or
language.
Analyze a test's use or availability of modified forms or administration procedures for test takers with disabilities
who need special accommodations for appropriateness and for the intended purpose of the instrument.
Evaluate one AERA standard for Supporting Documentation for Tests that is implicated in either the positive or
the negative aspects of the selected test.
Use of Technology
Analyze how advances in technology have been used to address issues of test items, procedures, and
appropriate and fair usage.
Synthesis of Findings
Identify strengths and weaknesses of test items and materials.
References
Sample Solution