Science Alignment Study Report
The Science Alignment Study Report details an independent evaluation of the Cognia Science Alternate Assessment (CSAA), a test designed for students with significant cognitive disabilities in grades 5, 8, and 11. Conducted by ACS Ventures, LLC, the study assessed how well the CSAA aligns with Extended Performance Expectations (EPEs), which are simplified yet comprehensive science standards based on the Framework for K-12 Science Education. The evaluation utilized the Links for Academic Learning (LAL) criteria, focusing on factors such as the fidelity of content and performance, the range and complexity of the assessment, differentiation across grade levels, and the test's accessibility for students with diverse communicative needs. Overall findings indicate a strong alignment between the CSAA and its intended standards, demonstrating that the assessment effectively measures appropriate science knowledge and skills, progresses suitably with grade level, and is largely accessible to its target student population.
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Science Standard Setting
This document is a comprehensive report detailing the standard-setting procedures for the Multi-State Alternate Assessment (MSAA) in Science, conducted by Cognia in July 2023. It outlines the meticulous three-phase process: tasks completed before, during, and after the standard-setting meeting. The core objective was to define performance level descriptors (PLDs), which categorize student knowledge and skills, and to establish cut scores for grades 5, 8, and high school using the Item-Descriptor (ID) Matching Method. The report also includes crucial feedback from the diverse panel of educators, informing subsequent policy adjustments to the cut scores, especially for Level 2, to ensure alignment with expected student performance.
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ELA & MATH TechNICAL Reports
ELA & Math Technical Report
This comprehensive technical report details the Multi-State Alternate Assessment (MSAA) for English Language Arts and Mathematics in 2024, designed for students with significant cognitive disabilities. It outlines the assessment's history and core principles, emphasizing its evolution from the National Center and State Collaborative (NCSC) and its alignment with Core Content Connectors (CCCs). The report thoroughly covers the test development process, including content blueprints, item design, and extensive stakeholder involvement to ensure accessibility and fairness. Furthermore, it describes the administration and scoring procedures, highlighting the robust training for test administrators and the meticulous quality control for scoring student responses, particularly for constructed-response items and writing prompts. Finally, the document delves into the psychometric analyses, such as reliability and validity arguments, and discusses how MSAA scores are reported and intended to enhance instructional practices and student outcomes for this unique population.
This comprehensive technical report details the Multi-State Alternate Assessment (MSAA) for English Language Arts and Mathematics in 2024, designed for students with significant cognitive disabilities. It outlines the assessment's history and core principles, emphasizing its evolution from the National Center and State Collaborative (NCSC) and its alignment with Core Content Connectors (CCCs). The report thoroughly covers the test development process, including content blueprints, item design, and extensive stakeholder involvement to ensure accessibility and fairness. Furthermore, it describes the administration and scoring procedures, highlighting the robust training for test administrators and the meticulous quality control for scoring student responses, particularly for constructed-response items and writing prompts. Finally, the document delves into the psychometric analyses, such as reliability and validity arguments, and discusses how MSAA scores are reported and intended to enhance instructional practices and student outcomes for this unique population.
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SCIENCE TechNICAL Report
Science Technical Report
This comprehensive technical report details the Multi-State Alternate Assessment (MSAA) Science for 2024, designed for students with significant cognitive disabilities. It outlines the assessment's purpose and intended uses, emphasizing its alignment with academic standards and its role in tracking longitudinal student performance. The report delves into the test development process, including stakeholder involvement, item design, and the creation of Extended Performance Expectations (EPEs) to ensure accessibility. Furthermore, it covers the meticulous training and administration procedures for test coordinators and administrators, as well as the scoring and reporting methods for student results, ensuring reliability and validity for various educational stakeholders.
This comprehensive technical report details the Multi-State Alternate Assessment (MSAA) Science for 2024, designed for students with significant cognitive disabilities. It outlines the assessment's purpose and intended uses, emphasizing its alignment with academic standards and its role in tracking longitudinal student performance. The report delves into the test development process, including stakeholder involvement, item design, and the creation of Extended Performance Expectations (EPEs) to ensure accessibility. Furthermore, it covers the meticulous training and administration procedures for test coordinators and administrators, as well as the scoring and reporting methods for student results, ensuring reliability and validity for various educational stakeholders.
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