WGU D372 TASK 3 COMPLETE SOLUTION
GUIDE GRADED A+
◉ Domain-Referenced Interpretation
Answer: Assessment results are interpreted in terms of a relevant
and clearly defined set of related tasks (called a domain). Meaning
is similar to criterion-referenced interpretation but the term is
less used, even though it is a more descriptive term.
◉ Content-Referenced Interpretation
Answer: Essentially the same meaning as domain-referenced
interpretation when the content domain is broadly defined to
include tasks representing both content and process (i.e.,
reactions to the content). This term is declining in use and being
replaced by criterion-referenced interpretation.
◉ Objective-Referenced Interpretation
Answer: Assessment results are interpreted in terms of each
specific objective that a set of test items represents. This is
frequently called criterion-referenced interpretation, but the
more limited designation is preferable where interpretation is
limited to each separate objective.
◉ Norm-Referenced Interpretation
Answer: Principal Use-Survey testing.
Major Emphasis-Measures individual differences in achievement.
,Interpretation of Results-Compares performance to that of other
individuals.
Content Coverage-Typically covers a broad area of achievement.
Nature of Test Plan-Table of specifications is commonly used.
Item Selection Procedures-Items are selected that provide
maximum discrimination among individuals (to obtain a reliable
ranking). Easy items are typically eliminated from the test.
Performance Standards-Level of performance is determined by
relative position in some known group (e.g., ranks fifth in a group
of 20).
according to relative position in some known group
a test or other type of assessment designed to provide a measure
of performance that is interpretable in terms of an individual's
relative standing in some known group.
◉ Criterion-Referenced Interpretation
Answer: Principal Use-Mastery testing.
Major Emphasis-Describes tasks students can perform.
Interpretation of Results-Compares performance to a clearly
specified achievement domain.
Content Coverage-Typically focuses on a limited set of learning
tasks.
Nature of Test Plan-Detailed domain specifications are favored.
Item Selection Procedures-Includes all items needed to
adequately describe performance. No attempt is made to alter
item difficulty or to eliminate easy items to increase the spread of
scores.
, Performance Standards-Level of performance is commonly
determined by absolute standards (e.g., demonstrates mastery by
defining 90 percent of the technical terms).
according to a specified domain of clearly fined learning tasks
a test or other type of assessment designed to provide a measure
of performance that is interpretable in terms of a clearly defined
and delimited domain of learning tasks.
Other terms that are less often used but have meanings similar to
criterion referenced:
standards based
objective referenced
content referenced
domain referenced
universe referenced.
◉ Supply Response
Answer: are higher in realism and the complexity of tasks they
can measure (e.g., ability to originate, integrate, and express
ideas) than selected-response tests, but they are more time
consuming to use and more difficult to score. (students are supply
the response: short answer items and essay items)
◉ Standard
Answer: a broad statement that describes what students should
learn. Provide the framework for curriculum development.
GUIDE GRADED A+
◉ Domain-Referenced Interpretation
Answer: Assessment results are interpreted in terms of a relevant
and clearly defined set of related tasks (called a domain). Meaning
is similar to criterion-referenced interpretation but the term is
less used, even though it is a more descriptive term.
◉ Content-Referenced Interpretation
Answer: Essentially the same meaning as domain-referenced
interpretation when the content domain is broadly defined to
include tasks representing both content and process (i.e.,
reactions to the content). This term is declining in use and being
replaced by criterion-referenced interpretation.
◉ Objective-Referenced Interpretation
Answer: Assessment results are interpreted in terms of each
specific objective that a set of test items represents. This is
frequently called criterion-referenced interpretation, but the
more limited designation is preferable where interpretation is
limited to each separate objective.
◉ Norm-Referenced Interpretation
Answer: Principal Use-Survey testing.
Major Emphasis-Measures individual differences in achievement.
,Interpretation of Results-Compares performance to that of other
individuals.
Content Coverage-Typically covers a broad area of achievement.
Nature of Test Plan-Table of specifications is commonly used.
Item Selection Procedures-Items are selected that provide
maximum discrimination among individuals (to obtain a reliable
ranking). Easy items are typically eliminated from the test.
Performance Standards-Level of performance is determined by
relative position in some known group (e.g., ranks fifth in a group
of 20).
according to relative position in some known group
a test or other type of assessment designed to provide a measure
of performance that is interpretable in terms of an individual's
relative standing in some known group.
◉ Criterion-Referenced Interpretation
Answer: Principal Use-Mastery testing.
Major Emphasis-Describes tasks students can perform.
Interpretation of Results-Compares performance to a clearly
specified achievement domain.
Content Coverage-Typically focuses on a limited set of learning
tasks.
Nature of Test Plan-Detailed domain specifications are favored.
Item Selection Procedures-Includes all items needed to
adequately describe performance. No attempt is made to alter
item difficulty or to eliminate easy items to increase the spread of
scores.
, Performance Standards-Level of performance is commonly
determined by absolute standards (e.g., demonstrates mastery by
defining 90 percent of the technical terms).
according to a specified domain of clearly fined learning tasks
a test or other type of assessment designed to provide a measure
of performance that is interpretable in terms of a clearly defined
and delimited domain of learning tasks.
Other terms that are less often used but have meanings similar to
criterion referenced:
standards based
objective referenced
content referenced
domain referenced
universe referenced.
◉ Supply Response
Answer: are higher in realism and the complexity of tasks they
can measure (e.g., ability to originate, integrate, and express
ideas) than selected-response tests, but they are more time
consuming to use and more difficult to score. (students are supply
the response: short answer items and essay items)
◉ Standard
Answer: a broad statement that describes what students should
learn. Provide the framework for curriculum development.
