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Amanda A. Wolkowitz; Russell Smith – Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation, 2024
A decision consistency (DC) index is an estimate of the consistency of a classification decision on an exam. More specifically, DC estimates the percentage of examinees that would have the same classification decision on an exam if they were to retake the same or a parallel form of the exam again without memory of taking the exam the first time.…
Descriptors: Testing, Test Reliability, Replication (Evaluation), Decision Making
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Christine M. White; Christopher Schatschneider – Contemporary School Psychology, 2024
Universal screening to predict students' risk for reading problems is a foundational component of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support framework and is required by law in many US states. School or district administrators are tasked with selecting screening assessments that are both technically adequate and feasible given the resources of their…
Descriptors: Screening Tests, Reading Tests, Reading Difficulties, Classification
Christine M. White; Christopher Schatschneider – Grantee Submission, 2023
Universal screening to predict students' risk for reading problems is a foundational component of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support framework and is required by law in many US states. School or district administrators are tasked with selecting screening assessments that are both technically adequate and feasible given the resources of their…
Descriptors: Screening Tests, Reading Tests, Reading Difficulties, Classification
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Koller, Katherine A.; Hojnoski, Robin L.; Van Norman, Ethan R. – Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2022
A strong foundation in early literacy supports children's academic pursuits and impacts personal, social, and economic outcomes. Therefore, examining the adequacy of early literacy assessments as predictors of future performance on important outcomes is critical for identifying students at risk of reading problems. This study explored the…
Descriptors: Classification, Accuracy, Emergent Literacy, Predictive Validity
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Thomas, Asia S.; January, Stacy-Ann A. – Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2021
Educators use universal screening to identify students who may be at risk for not meeting proficiency on the state assessment. Given the potential high-stakes of state tests, using accurate screeners is critical. Independent research is emerging on screeners such as the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP), a computer adaptive test, and the…
Descriptors: Reading Tests, Screening Tests, Test Validity, Accuracy
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de León, Sara C.; Jiménez, Juan E.; García, Eduardo; Gutiérrez, Nuria; Gil, Verónica – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2021
The main purpose of this study was to validate the curriculum-based measure "Indicadores de Progreso de Aprendizaje en Matemáticas" (IPAM [Indicators of Basic Early Math Skills]) in a local, Spanish-speaking context. This tool has been designed to identify first-grade students at risk for mathematics learning disabilities. The IPAM…
Descriptors: Mathematics Skills, Curriculum Based Assessment, Grade 1, Elementary School Students