Recommendations for Addressing the Impact of Test Administration Interruptions and Irregularities

Publication Date: 2015-11-04

Synopsis:

In recent years, several states have experienced technology failures with their computer-based summative tests that have led to administration interruptions. This paper provides a review of the literature and a guide to structure investigations of these interruptions. The authors provide a framework for examining how the interruptions may have impacted student performance and address implications and alternatives for reporting and accountability.

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Authors:

Chris Domaleski , Joseph Martineau , Karla Egan , Thanos Patelis , Nathan Dadey

Publication Documents:

Computer-Based-Interruptions_110415.pdf (Size: 607KB)

Sources:

Center for Assessment
Center for Assessment
Center for Assessment