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

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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

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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 


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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 

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