Statement Verification for Science: Theory and Examining Technical Adequacy of Alternate Forms

While curriculum-based measurement (CBM) tools for screening decisions in reading, mathematics, and written language have been well examined, tools for use in content areas (e.g., science and social studies) remain in the beginning stages of research. In this study, two alternate forms of a new CBM...

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Published in:Exceptionality : the official journal of the Division for Research of the Council for Exceptional Children 2019-04, Vol.27 (2), p.101-117
Main Authors: Ford, Jeremy W., Hosp, John L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Achievement Tests
CBM
Curriculum Based Assessment
Curriculum-based measurement
Exceptional children
Grade 7
Grade 8
Junior High School Students
Middle school students
science
Science education
Science Tests
Screening Tests
Standardized Tests
Test Reliability
Test Validity
vocabulary
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Summary:While curriculum-based measurement (CBM) tools for screening decisions in reading, mathematics, and written language have been well examined, tools for use in content areas (e.g., science and social studies) remain in the beginning stages of research. In this study, two alternate forms of a new CBM tool (Statement Verification for Science; SV-S), for screening decisions regarding students' science content knowledge, is examined for technical adequacy. A total of 1,545 students across Grades 7 (N = 799) and 8 (N = 746) completed two alternate forms of SV-S concurrently with a statewide high-stakes test of accountability. Promising results were found for reliability, in particular internal consistency, while results related to evidence of criterion- and construct-related validity were less than desired. Such results, along with additional exploratory analyses, provide support for future research of SV-S as a CBM tool to assist teachers and other educators with making screening decisions.
ISSN:0936-2835
1532-7035
DOI:10.1080/09362835.2017.1375410