Standards Flashcards
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According to ABLE standards, what is the purpose of conducting a standard-setting study after a new language assessment is developed?
Answer: To establish cut scores that define proficiency levels
Standard-setting studies determine defensible cut scores that distinguish between proficiency levels (e.g., Basic, Intermediate, Advanced).
Which approach to construct definition does ABLE recommend as the foundation for test blueprint development?
Answer: A theoretically grounded model of language ability
ABLE standards require that the test blueprint be grounded in a theoretically defensible model of language ability, not commercial or practical convenience.
Under ABLE standards, how often must an operational test form undergo a full item review cycle to check for content drift?
Answer: Every 3 years
ABLE standards recommend a full item review cycle every three years to detect content drift caused by changes in language use or world knowledge.
ABLE's transparency standard requires that score reports include which element to support meaningful interpretation?
Answer: A description of what scores mean in practical language use terms
Score reports must describe what scores mean in practical terms so that test-takers and score users can make informed decisions.
Which statistical index does ABLE primarily use to flag items that function differently for groups of equal overall ability?
Answer: Differential Item Functioning (DIF) statistic
Differential Item Functioning (DIF) statistics identify items that systematically favor or disadvantage a subgroup after controlling for overall ability.
ABLE standards specify that the Standard Error of Measurement (SEM) must be reported in score reports primarily to communicate what?
Answer: The degree of uncertainty around any individual score
The SEM communicates that any individual score is an estimate with a margin of uncertainty, not a perfectly precise measurement.
Under ABLE's governance standards, which body must approve major changes to an exam's proficiency level descriptors?
Answer: The testing organization's board of directors or equivalent governing body
Major changes to proficiency level descriptors require approval from a governing body to ensure accountability and prevent arbitrary score standard drift.