COPYRIGHT WESTED, 2010 SimScientists Simulation-based assessments New Measurement Paradigms Show and Tell November 12, 2010
COPYRIGHT WESTED, 2010 SimScientists Assessment Research Builds on research base, current and prior work – Model-based learning and assessment – Evidence-centered design – Cognitive science Investigating feasibility, utility, and technical quality – Formative uses of assessment – Simulations for assessment – Technology-based assessments in classrooms
COPYRIGHT WESTED, 2010 Embedded in Classroom Instruction Assessment Suite Online assessment without feedback Teacher scores constructed responses Bayes Net Proficiency Report Benchmark Summative Unit Assessments Online module with feedback and coaching Follow up Classroom Reflection Activity Progress Report Embedded Formative Assessments and Reflection Activities (2 or 3)
COPYRIGHT WESTED, 2010 Assessment Demonstration
COPYRIGHT WESTED, 2010 Measurement Embedded assessments – Contingent tutoring during the tasks Based on typical misconceptions or errors Three levels of coaching Uses logic trees to decide Benchmark assessments – System scores selected response and other tracking data – Teachers scores written responses – Bayes Net processes combined scores – Reports in 4 NCLB categories
COPYRIGHT WESTED, 2010 NH = needs helpP = making progressOT = on track Embedded Report: Class Summary
COPYRIGHT WESTED, 2010 Benchmark Report: Class Summary
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