R&D Connections, a publication series from ETS Research & Development, examines research conducted by ETS scientists. Written in nontechnical language, each issue highlights a particular area of research and discusses how it impacts the field of education and offers possible real-world applications.
- Simulations of Thought: The Role of Computational Cognitive Models in Assessment
by J. A. Moon, B. Finn, M. LaMar, & I. R. Katz
R&D Connections No. 26 - Conversation-Based Assessment
by G. T. Jackson & D. Zapata-Rivera
R&D Connections No. 25 - Assistive Technologies for Computer-Based Assessments
by M. Hakkinen
R&D Connections No. 24 - Teaching Content to English Learners in the Era of the Common Core Standards
by S. Turkan & M. Schramm-Possinger
R&D Connections No. 23 - Using Argumentation Learning Progressions to Support Teaching and Assessments of English Language Arts
by Y. Song, P. Deane, E. A. Graf, & P. van Rijn
R&D Connections No. 22 - Contrasting Automated and Human Scoring of Essays
by M. Zhang
R&D Connections No. 21 - Why Bother with Research When We Have Common Sense?
by B. Bridgeman
R&D Connections No. 20 - Formative Assessment — Supporting Students’ Learning
by C. Wylie & C. Lyon
R&D Connections No. 19 - Dropping Out of High School: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Remediation Strategies
by J. Burrus & R. D. Roberts
R&D Connections No.18 - Setting Standards on The Praxis Series™ Tests: A Multistate Approach
by R. J. Tannenbaum
R&D Connections No. 17 - Why Do Standardized Testing Programs Report Scaled Scores?
by X. Tan & R. Michel
R&D Connections No. 16 - Can Speech Technology Improve Assessment and Learning?
by I. I. Bejar
R&D Connections No. 15 - The Case for a Comprehensive, Four-Skills Assessment of English-Language Proficiency
by D. E. Powers
R&D Connections No. 14 - Constructed-Response Scoring — Doing it Right
by C. A. McClellan
R&D Connections No. 13 - Leveling the Field on Math and Science Tests for Students with Learning Disabilities
by E. Stone & L. Cook
R&D Connections No. 12 - Constructed-Response Test Questions: Why We Use Them; How We Score Them
by S. A. Livingston
R&D Connections No. 11 - Measuring Learning Outcomes in Higher Education
by O. L. Liu
R&D Connections No. 10 - What Does It Mean to Repurpose a Test?
by C. Wendler & D. Powers
R&D Connections No. 9 - Ensuring Valid Content Tests for English Language Learners
by J. W. Young
R&D Connections No. 8 - Standard Setting: What Is It? Why Is It Important?
by I. I. Bejar
R&D Connections No. 7 - The Practice of Comparing Scores on Different Tests
by N. J. Dorans
R&D Connections No. 6 - Is Test Score Reliability Necessary?
by M. E. Walker
R&D Connections No. 5 - The Facts About Subscores
by W. Monaghan
R&D Connections No. 4 - The Case for Noncognitive Assessments
by P. Kyllonen
R&D Connections No. 3 - E-rater® as a Quality Control on Human Scores
By W. Monaghan & B. Bridgeman
R&D Connections No. 2 - Testing and Time Limits
By B. Bridgeman, A. McBride, & W. Monaghan
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