aReading Assessment Administration Flashcards
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During a FastBridge aReading universal screening window, how many times per year is a student typically assessed?
Answer: Three times, in fall, winter, and spring
FastBridge universal screening is conducted three times per year—fall, winter, and spring—to track student progress and adjust instruction across the year.
What is the purpose of the 'practice items' included at the start of an aReading assessment?
Answer: To familiarize the student with the item format before scored items begin
Practice items are unscored and allow the student to understand how to interact with the test interface before the actual assessment begins.
Which accommodation is generally NOT permitted during a standardized FastBridge aReading administration?
Answer: Having the test read aloud to the student
Having items read aloud to the student compromises the validity of an assessment measuring reading comprehension, as it removes the reading component.
How does the adaptive algorithm in aReading adjust during a student's test session?
Answer: It selects the next item based on whether the student answered the previous item correctly or incorrectly
The adaptive engine selects items that are more or less difficult based on each response, converging on an accurate estimate of the student's ability level.
What information must be verified in the FastBridge system before beginning an aReading assessment to ensure accurate data?
Answer: The student's correct grade level and current enrollment
Verifying the student's correct grade level and enrollment ensures that benchmark comparisons and norm references are applied accurately.
After completing an aReading session, how quickly are student scores typically available in the FastBridge platform?
Answer: Within seconds to a few minutes after test completion
FastBridge aReading scores are calculated and available in the reporting dashboard almost immediately after a student completes the adaptive session.