Guidelines for Constructed-Response and Other Performance Assessments 2005

Author(s):

Baldwin, Doug; Fowles, Mary E.; Livingston, Samuel A.

Publication Year:

2005

Source:

ETS Office of Professional Standards Compliance's Fairness Series

Document Type:

Publication

Page Count:

21

Subject/Key Words:

Constructed-Response Tests, ETS Standards for Quality and Fairness, Test Construction, Test Scoring, Statistical Analysis

Abstract

These guidelines are designed to assist staff in accumulating validity evidence for developing and scoring constructed-response and other performance assessments. They supplement the ETS Standards for Quality and Fairness by identifying standards that relate specifically to performance assessments and by offering guidance in interpreting and meeting those standards.