Test Preparation:
Considering the Appropriateness of these Activities

A Professional Development Module for Iowa Educators
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Scenario 9: Compromised score meaning?

Could Mr. Tippy'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?
Possibly, even though ...

Positive Consequences:

  • The teacher is using real life examples from the media rather than cartoons found on the test. This helps ensure that students can apply what they have learned to any cartoon rather than just a select few found on the test.

See Negative Consequences


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