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[Assessment 272] Re: More questions for ETSEastland, Julie jeastland at ETS.ORGMon Mar 27 18:40:47 EST 2006
Yes. The costs at this time are expected to be $10 per test. The tests are designed to be web-delivered and administered, scored on-line, and give score reports, and a downloadable database of results in a file format that is compatible with most spreadsheets (excel, access, etc). There is almost no administrative burden, in that the instructors do not have to score the tests or record the results. Administration can be done in a computer lab and instructors do not need to administer the test -once the student is set up at a computer, the test is administered on the computer. Julie ________________________________ From: assessment-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:assessment-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of John Gordon Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 5:08 PM To: The Assessment Discussion List Subject: [Assessment 271] Re: More questions for ETS Did you say $10 per test? Does that mean that each time we test someone, it would cost $10? John Gordon ________________________________ From: assessment-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:assessment-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Eastland, Julie Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 11:22 AM To: The Assessment Discussion List Subject: [Assessment 268] Re: More questions for ETS Hi Everyone, I will be available periodically this week to answer the questions that are posted. 1. Are these assessments that students will take on-line? Yes. They will be developed for on-line use. The students will take the assessments on-line, and the assessments will be scored and scaled in real-time on -line and immediately produce score reports, which institutions can release directly to the student and/or teacher. There will be a tutorial developed for students to access if they need assistance with basic computer skills such as using a mouse and highlighting, and the tutorial will also allow students to become familiar with the item types that will be seen on the test. 2. Aren't these assessments based on EFF (Equipped for the Future)? What if my state does not use EFF? Yes, they are based on the EFF Reading and Math frameworks, and will use real-life materials to assess student knowledge and proficiency in those areas. We will work with participants to align the tests to meet the NRS requirements, which should make the tests useful even in states where the EFF frameworks are not utilized. 3. What does a state need to do in order to join the project? A state would need to commit to the next phase of the project (a 2 year period), which would mean signing a Memorandum of Understanding with ETS, agreeing to attend development meetings, and piloting all of the tests (reading with Understanding, Reading Components, and Using Math to Solve Problems) with a minimum of 330 adult test candidates. The cost of piloting is expected to be $10,000 per state. If your state is interested, I would encourage you to contact me directly for more information about this effort - I would be happy to share a copy of the MOU with you.. 4. If my state joins this project, does that mean we must then use these assessments? If we don't join this project, can my state access these assessments anyway, even if we were not in the development project? If your state decides to join this project, you will not be required to use the assessments beyond the pilot stage. If you are involved in the pilot stage, you will have input into the development of the tests, including score reports. If you were not in the development project, the tests will be made available for purchase after the development phase. At this time, we anticipate the final costs of the test to be approximately $10 per test. I look forward to further discussion this week. Best regards, Julie ________________________ Julie K. Eastland Program Administrator Center for Global Assessment Educational Testing Service Rosedale Rd. Princeton, NJ 08541 jeastland at ets.org ________________________________ From: assessment-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:assessment-bounces at nifl.gov <mailto:assessment-bounces at nifl.gov> ] On Behalf Of Marie Cora Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 11:08 AM To: assessment at nifl.gov Subject: [Assessment 265] More questions for ETS Hello everyone, I have received a few questions to be posted for the discussion: -Are these assessments that students will take on-line? -Aren't these assessments based on EFF (Equipped for the Future)? What if my state does not use EFF? -What does a state need to do in order to join the project? -If my state joins this project, does that mean we must then use these assessments? If we don't join this project, can my state access these assessments anyway, even if we were not in the development project? If you have questions, please feel free to send your question to me for posting - or feel free to post it yourself. Thanks, marie cora Assessment Discussion List Moderator -------------------------------------------------- This e-mail and any files transmitted with it may contain privileged or confidential information. It is solely for use by the individual for whom it is intended, even if addressed incorrectly. If you received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender; do not disclose, copy, distribute, or take any action in reliance on the contents of this information; and delete it from your system. Any other use of this e-mail is prohibited. Thank you for your compliance. -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- This e-mail and any files transmitted with it may contain privileged or confidential information. It is solely for use by the individual for whom it is intended, even if addressed incorrectly. 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