Test Preparation:
Considering the Appropriateness of these Activities

A Professional Development Module for Iowa Educators
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Scenario 1: Compromised score meaning?

Could Mrs. Potter's actions ... ... ...

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result in scores being higher than they should be or misrepresent what students know regarding the larger domain of scores?
Probably, even though ...

Positive Consequences:

  • Reducing anxiety regarding testing helps students to give their best performance possible, thus yielding a more accurate indication of the student's learning related to the specific set of content and skill areas covered by the test

See Negative Consequences


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