An American Examination System IRT
- Author(s):
- Resnick, Lauren B.; Berger, Larry
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Source:
- The National Conference of Next Generation Assessment Systems, 2010
- Document Type:
- Paper
- Page Count:
- 60
- Subject/Key Words:
- Formative Assessment, Accountability, Comparability, Equity, Psychometric Analysis, Distributed Accountability Exam (DAE), Common Core State Standards (CCSS), Item Response Theory (IRT), Validity, Reliability, ETS K-12 Center
Abstract
Advances in education research, statistics, technology, design, and policy have prepared the American education system for breakthroughs in standards, curriculum, assessment, and the relationships among them. This time, in ways that were not previously possible, we have the knowledge and the tools to keep ambitious teaching and learning at the center of the system, even as we sustain our commitment to accountability and equity. We also have new tools that will enable us to use the data that emerge from the system to continuously improve it and tune it to the needs of each child.