The operational test blueprints that reference the weight of each content category, CCCs assessed, item types, score point ranges, and passages (for ELA) are available as appendix 2-K for ELA and appendix 2-L for math in the NCSC Technical Manual. Scoring and Reporting How were selected response items scored in the 2015 administration? Summary References Students selected a response from the options in a variety of ways National Center and (e.g., using the computer mouse, verbalizing, gesturing, using eye Collaborative 2015 Operational gaze or communication devices, assistive technology, etc.). Many (p. Assessment Technical Manual students entered responses directly into the NCSC Assessment 100) System. If the student had the scribe accommodation, the scribe entered the student-selected response on behalf of the student. The SR items were scored according to the answer keys provided. How were mathematics constructed response items scored in the 2015 administration? Summary References CR items require students to develop an answer instead of selecting National Center and State an answer from response options. Each item was presented to the Collaborative 2015 Operational student in a standardized, scripted sequence of steps culminating in (p. Assessment Technical Manual the TA scoring the student performance using the mathematics 101 and appendix 6-D) scoring rubrics provided for the item. Directions and materials needed for administering mathematics CR items were included in the secure DTA that accompanied each form. The TA entered the student CR score into the NCSC Assessment System as either correct or incorrect. How were open-response foundational reading items scored in the 2015 administration? Summary References OR were included on the reading test in grades 3 and 4 only. National Center and State The items were word identification tasks. Students identified either Collaborative 2015 Operational three or five words depending on the tier level of the items (p. Assessment Technical Manual presented. Directions and materials needed for administering 101 and appendix 6-D) reading OR items were included in the secure DTA. The TA entered the student’s scores into the NCSC Assessment System.
The operational test blueprints that reference the weight of each content category, CCCs assessed, item types, score point ranges, and passages (for ELA) are available as appendix 2-K for ELA and appendix 2-L for math in the NCSC Technical Manual. Scoring and Reporting How were selected response items scored in the 2015 administration? Summary References Students selected a response from the options in a variety of ways (e.g., using the computer mouse, verbalizing, gesturing, using eye gaze or communication devices, assistive technology, etc.). Many students entered responses directly into the NCSC Assessment System. If the student had the scribe accommodation, the scribe entered the student-selected response on behalf of the student. The SR items were scored according to the answer keys provided. National Center and Collaborative 2015 Operational Assessment Technical Manual (p. 100) How were mathematics constructed response items scored in the 2015 administration? Summary References CR items require students to develop an answer instead of selecting an answer from response options. Each item was presented to the student in a standardized, scripted sequence of steps culminating in the TA scoring the student performance using the mathematics scoring rubrics provided for the item. Directions and materials needed for administering mathematics CR items were included in the secure DTA that accompanied each form. The TA entered the student CR score into the NCSC Assessment System as either correct or incorrect. National Center and State Collaborative 2015 Operational Assessment Technical Manual (p. 101 and appendix 6-D) How were open-response foundational reading items scored in the 2015 administration? Summary References OR were included on the reading test in grades 3 and 4 only. The items were word identification tasks. Students identified either three or five words depending on the tier level of the items presented. Directions and materials needed for administering reading OR items were included in the secure DTA. The TA entered the student’s scores into the NCSC Assessment System. National Center and State Collaborative 2015 Operational Assessment Technical Manual (p. 101 and appendix 6-D)
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