refers to the benchmarks that are closely related to the benchmark (see Also Assesses description are used to assess the benchmark or group of benchmark. Item Types Cognitive ideal level at which the item should be assessed. Complexity Benchmark explain how achievement of the benchmark will be demonstrated by students. Clarifications In words, the clarification statements explain what the student will do when responding to questions. Content Focus 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 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). give specific descriptions of the distractors for items at each grade level. Distractor Attributes 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 Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies Standard RH.910.1 Key and Details Benchmark Number LAFS.910.RH.1.1 Benchmark Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, attending to such features as the date and origin of the information. Also Assesses LAFS.910.RH.1.2 Item Types Selected Response Moderate Cognitive Complexity Benchmark Students will identify relevant textual evidence from the text. Clarifications
Also Assesses refers to the benchmarks that are closely related to the benchmark (see description 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 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 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 Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies Standard RH.910.1 Key and Details Benchmark Number LAFS.910.RH.1.1 Benchmark Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, attending to such features as the date and origin of the information. Also Assesses LAFS.910.RH.1.2 Item Types Selected Response Cognitive Complexity Moderate Benchmark Clarifications Students will identify relevant textual evidence from the text.
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