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Foundations of Standardized Testing and Large-Scale Assessment

Purpose, Scope, and Uses of Large-Scale Assessment

Essential Measurement Concepts and Terminology

Assessment Quality, Ethics, and Governance

Designing a Standardized Examination

Defining the Assessment Purpose and Claims

Developing Test Specifications and Blueprints

Item Development and Review

Scoring Design and Score Reporting

Piloting and Field Testing

Planning a Pilot or Field Test

Analyzing Pilot Data

Evaluating Validity, Reliability, and Fairness Evidence

Standard Setting and Performance Standards

Principles of Standard Setting

The Angoff Method

Alternative Standard-Setting Methods and Decision Making

Score Equating and Comparability

Why Score Equating Is Necessary

Common Equating Designs and Methods

Monitoring Comparability Over Time

Scaling an Assessment From Institutional Pilot to National Administration

Operational Readiness and Implementation Planning

Test Security and Administration Controls

Data Systems, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement

Capstone Application: National Examination Launch Plan

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Question 1: Which assessment feature ensures that test content represents the intended knowledge and skills domain?

Question 2: In a modified Angoff study, what judgment does each panelist make for an item?

Question 3: Which pilot-data statistic is most useful for identifying an item that does not distinguish well between higher- and lower-performing examinees?

Question 4: What is the primary purpose of score equating across different test forms?

Question 5: Which operational control is most directly used to protect secure test materials as they move among authorized personnel and locations?

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Welcome to "Designing, Piloting, and Scaling Large-Scale Standardized Assessments," the definitive course for professionals seeking to master the end-to-end lifecycle of high-stakes testing. Whether you are an assessment specialist, psychometrician, educational leader, or policy maker, this comprehensive program will equip you with the critical skills needed to develop, validate, and scale standardized examinations effectively.

Welcome to "Designing, Piloting, and Scaling Large-Scale Standardized Assessments," the definitive course for professionals seeking to master the end-to-end lifecycle of high-stakes testing. Whether you are an assessment specialist, psychometrician, educational leader, or policy maker, this comprehensive program will equip you with the critical skills needed to develop, validate, and scale standardized examinations effectively. Large-scale assessments play a pivotal role in education, professional certification, and institutional accountability. In this course, you will dive deep into the foundational principles of measurement concepts, exploring the critical relationships between reliability, validity, and fairness. You will learn how to design robust test blueprints, write and review high-quality items, and establish defensible scoring rubrics that stand up to rigorous scrutiny. Moving beyond initial design, the course guides you through the essential phases of piloting and field testing. You will discover how to analyze pilot data using classical test theory and item response theory to refine your assessments. Furthermore, you will master standard-setting methodologies, including the modified Angoff method, and understand the intricacies of score equating to ensure comparability across different test forms over time. Finally, you will learn how to scale an assessment from an institutional pilot to a secure, national administration. Through practical modules and a capstone application, you will build a comprehensive launch plan that addresses operational readiness, test security, data governance, and continuous improvement. Join us to elevate your expertise in educational measurement and ensure your assessments are valid, reliable, and equitable for all examinees.

Designing, Piloting, and Scaling Large-Scale Standardized Assessments

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            <p>The development and implementation of large-scale standardized assessments require a rigorous, evidence-based approach to ensure validity, reliability, and fairness. This course provides a comprehensive examination of the entire assessment life cycle, beginning with the foundational principles of measurement, stakeholder engagement, and the ethical governance of testing programs. Learners will explore the critical phases of designing a standardized examination, from defining precise assessment claims and constructing detailed test blueprints to developing robust items and establishing equitable scoring protocols. By grounding the design process in evidence-centered methodologies, assessment professionals can ensure that test scores yield defensible interpretations for high-stakes decisions, including accountability, certification, placement, and instructional improvement.</p>

<p>Beyond initial design, the successful deployment of an assessment relies on meticulous empirical validation and operational scaling. The curriculum systematically addresses the planning and analysis of pilot and field tests, utilizing statistical frameworks to refine assessment instruments and evaluate psychometric properties. Furthermore, the course delves into the complexities of standard setting—including the modified Angoff method and alternative approaches—to establish meaningful performance standards and cut scores. Participants will also examine score equating techniques necessary for maintaining comparability across different test forms over time. Finally, the course culminates in the strategic scaling of assessments from institutional pilots to national administrations, emphasizing stringent test security, data governance, and comprehensive implementation planning through a capstone national examination launch project.</p>
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