1. Supporting Students in Online (Adaptive) Testing Linette M. McJunkin CCSSO National Conference on Student Assessment San Diego, CA June 24, 2015 Linette M. McJunkin CCSSO National Conference on Student Assessment San Diego, CA June 24, 2015

2. Overview Online testing and student interactions CBT to CAT Interface Supports Technology Supports Test Items Realities

3. Online testing Necessary student interactions –Navigate log-in process –Navigate testing interface, item and test content –Access supports –Use testing tools –Answer items

4. From CBT to CAT Similarities –Interacting with online interface Log-in Presentation/Navigation Answer selection –Student supports Differences –Item selection based on preceding answer

5. Interface Supports Magnification Masking Color contrast TTS Increased white space

6. Interface Supports

9. Assistive Technology Supports Keyboard navigation Screen reader Refreshable braille display On-demand print capabilities ASL Videos Speech recognition software Alternate input device These supports do not eliminate the need of accurate and relevant descriptions of images on screen as well as the overall position of objects on screen

10. Test Items Traditional items –Multiple choice, constructed response, etc.

11. Test Items

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15. Test Items Technology-enhanced/Innovative Items –Current trend – Increased Interactivity Simulation Media inclusion

16. Test Items

19. Realities of testing with accommodations Item elimination Additional training –Delivery interface/supports –External devices Reliance on available (and functioning) supports Extended testing time –Navigation –Scrolling –Printing

20. Considerations Heterogeneous group –Wide range of needs, abilities and disabilities Must consider student familiarity with the interface, tools and technology needed to complete the assessment Elimination of items from pool due to accessibility constraints