Assessment Characteristics
Pre-PAC assessments are high quality, rigorous, valid, and reliable as documented through formal psychometric analysis of pilot test data. Characteristics of the assessments and the assessment process include:
- A large bank of high quality, valid test items have been developed for each Pre-PAC assessment. Each test administered is a unique combination of 70, four-option multiple choice items randomly selected from the item bank.
- The items included on each test proportionally represent three cognitive difficulty levels:
- Level 1 (Knowledge/Remembering and Comprehension/Understanding) – 40%;
- Level 2 (Application/Applying and Analysis/Analyzing) – 30%; and
- Level 3 (Synthesis/Creating and Evaluation/Evaluating) – 30%.
- The online testing software presents the items in 6-7 groups or “blocks” of 10-15 items corresponding to the domain areas identified on the assessment competency list.
- Testing is conducted under the supervision of proctors using PC or MAC computers in approved local schools and employment sites.
- During the test administration, it is possible to navigate forward and backward between items within a block of items. As items are viewed, they can be answered, skipped, or flagged for later review prior to submitting the item block.
- The testing software restricts access to other computer functions while the test is open.
- Local test administrators/proctors are authorized to make testing accommodations formally specified in Individual Education Plans for those with special needs.
- Both overall percentage scores and scores corresponding to the domain levels on the competency list will be provided immediately following submission of the assessment.
Sample Assessment Available
To
experience the appearance and navigation of the online assessment, a sample assessment is available. To access, click on the link and log in with your name and "Sample" as the group, and click "Enter." . Click on the "State Capitals Demo" sample assessment and begin. Click here to access the sample assessment!
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