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Using Hierarchical Logistic Regression to Study DIF and DIF Variance in Multilevel Data

By Benjamin Shear. When contextual features of test-taking environments differentially affect item responding for different test-takers and these features vary across test administrations, they may cause differential item functioning (DIF) that varies across test administrations. Because many common DIF detection methods ignore potential DIF variance, this paper proposes the use of random coefficient hierarchical logistic regression (RC-HLR) models to test for both uniform DIF and DIF variance simultaneously.

Learning Progressions and Embedded Assessment

By Derek C. Briggs and Erin Marie Furtak. Learning progressions have great potential as an organizing framework for classroom instruction and assessment. However, successful implementation of this framework hinges upon developing a curriculum-embedded system of student assessment. In this chapter, an approach to meeting this challenge is illustrated in the context of a learning progression in science that crosses the disciplinary boundaries of physics, chemistry and biology in a high school setting.

Examining the Dual Purpose Use of Student Learning Objectives for Classroom Assessment and Teacher Evaluation

By Derek C. Briggs, Rajendra Chattergoon, and Amy Burkhardt. The process of setting and evaluating Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) has become increasingly popular as an example where classroom assessment is intended to fulfill the dual purpose use of informing instruction and holding teachers accountable.

The State of District-Level Interim Assessments

Link to Resource: The State of District-Level Interim Assessments Authors: Amy Burkhardt and Derek C. Briggs Citation: Burkhardt, A. & Briggs, D.C. (2018). The state of district-level interim assessments. Boulder, CO: The Center for Assessment, Design, Research and Evaluation (CADRE).

The Relationship between the Learning Assistant Model and Failure in STEM Gateway Courses

Link to Resource: The Relationship between the Learning Assistant Model and Failure in STEM Gateway Courses Authors: Jessica L. Alzen, Laurie Langdon, and Valerie K. Otero Citation: Alzen, J.L., Langdon, L., and Otero, V.K. (2018). The relationship between the Learning Assistant Model and failure in STEM gateway courses. Boulder, CO:...

The Relationship between the Learning Assistant Model and Persistence to Graduation

Link to Resource: The Relationship between the Learning Assistant Model and Persistence to Graduation Authors: Jessica L. Alzen, Laurie Langdon, Valerie K. Otero, and Derek C. Briggs Citation: Alzen, J.L., Langdon, L., Otero, V.K., and Briggs, D.C. (2018). The relationship between the Learning Assistant Model and persistence to graduation. Boulder,...

Considerations for Adopting and Implementing Innovative Assessment Systems

Link to Resource: Considerations for Adopting and Implementing Innovative Assessment Systems Authors: Benjamin Shear, Elena Diaz-Bilello, Rajendra Chattergoon Suggested citation: Shear, B.R., Diaz-Bilello, E., & Chattergoon, R. (2017). Considerations for adopting and implementing innovative assessment systems. Brief commissioned by the Colorado Department of Education. Boulder, CO: Center for Assessment Design...

Learning progressions project: Documentation of pilot work and lessons learned in the 2013-2014 school year

Link to Resource: Learning progression project: Documentation of pilot work and lessons in the 2013-2014 school year . Authors: Derek Briggs, Elena Diaz-Bilello, Fred Peck, Jessica Alzen, Rajendra Chattergoon, Abigail McClelland Citation: Briggs, D. C., Diaz-Bilello, E., Peck, F., Alzen, J., Chattergoon, R., McClelland, A., (2014). Learning progression project: Documentation...

Using a Learning Progression Framework to Assess and Evaluate Student Growth

Link to Resource: Using a learning progression framework to assess and evaluate student growth . [ Click here for the Executive Summary ] Authors: Derek Briggs, Elena Diaz-Bilello, Fred Peck, Jessica Alzen, Raymond Johnson Citation: Briggs, D.C., Diaz-Bilello, E., Peck, F., Alzen, J., Chattergoon, R., & Johnson, R. (2015). Using...

The Prospects of Teacher Pay-for-Performance

Link to Resource: The prospects of teacher pay-for-performance Authors: Derek Briggs, Michael Turner, Charles Bibilos, Andy Maul Citation: Briggs, D. C., Turner, M., Bibilos, C. & Maul, A. (2014) The prospects of teacher pay-for-performance. Boulder, CO: Center for Assessment Design Research and Evaluation (CADRE).

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