another benchmark. Such groupings are indicated in the Also Assesses statement. Also Assesses refers to the benchmarks that are closely related to the benchmark (see description above) Item Types are used to assess the benchmark or group of benchmark. Cognitive ideal level at which the item should be assessed. Complexity Benchmark explain how achievement of the benchmark will be demonstrated by Clarifications students. In other words, the clarification statements explain what the student will do when responding to questions. defines the content measured by each test item. Content focus Content Focus addresses the broad content and skills associated with the examples found in the standards, benchmarks, or benchmark clarifications. Content Limits define the range of content knowledge and that should be assessed in the items for the benchmark. Text define the types of texts that will be used in the development of items, Attributes including appropriate context or content suitable for assessing the particular benchmark. The texts may also contain certain stimuli that contribute to the development of items (e.g., illustrations with captions, charts, graphs). Distractor give specific descriptions of the distractors for items at each grade Attributes level. Sample Items are provided for each type of question assessed. The correct answer for all sample items is provided. II. Individual Benchmark Specifications Reporting Category Language Standard Conventions of Standard English Benchmark Number LAFS.1112.L.1.1
Also Assesses another benchmark. Such groupings are indicated in the Also Assesses statement. refers to the benchmarks that are closely related to the benchmark (see description above) Item Types Cognitive Complexity are used to assess the benchmark or group of benchmark. ideal level at which the item should be assessed. Benchmark Clarifications Content Focus explain how achievement of the benchmark will be demonstrated by students. In other words, the clarification statements explain what the student will do when responding to questions. defines the content measured by each test item. Content focus addresses the broad content and skills associated with the examples found in the standards, benchmarks, or benchmark clarifications. Content Limits define the range of content knowledge and that should be assessed in the items for the benchmark. Text Attributes define the types of texts that will be used in the development of items, including appropriate context or content suitable for assessing the particular benchmark. The texts may also contain certain stimuli that contribute to the development of items (e.g., illustrations with captions, charts, graphs). Distractor Attributes give specific descriptions of the distractors for items at each grade level. Sample Items are provided for each type of question assessed. The correct answer for all sample items is provided. II. Individual Benchmark Specifications Reporting Category Language Standard Conventions of Standard English Benchmark Number LAFS.1112.L.1.1