ERIC Number: EJ909186
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Feb
Pages: 13
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4669
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Progress Monitoring in Grade 5 Science for Low Achievers
Vannest, Kimberly J.; Parker, Richard; Dyer, Nicole
Journal of Special Education, v44 n4 p221-233 Feb 2011
This article presents procedures and results from a 2-year project developing science key vocabulary (KV) short tests suitable for progress monitoring Grade 5 science in Texas public schools using computer-generated, -administered, and -scored assessments. KV items included KV definitions and important usages in a multiple-choice cloze format. A KV and item database was constructed for all Grades 3, 4, and 5 science student outcomes by scrutinizing basal and supplemental instructional materials used in Texas schools. The resulting 620 KV terms and 1,800 test items were formatted for computer administration in computer-generated probes. This study examines results from equivalent KV-science probes, administered to students with special needs on a weekly basis, over 5 or 6 weeks. It also compares results from KV probes versus standard multiple-choice science items in simpler pre-post administration. Results encourage further development of KV-based probes for progress monitoring in the content area of science. (Contains 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Grade 5, Low Achievement, Vocabulary, Science Tests, Formative Evaluation, Computer Assisted Testing, Elementary School Science, Test Items, Multiple Choice Tests, Cloze Procedure, Special Needs Students, Trend Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Validity
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 5
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
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