Test & Measurements

Test Taker's Rights

-Be informed of your rights and responsibilities as a test taker -Be treated with courtesy, respect, and impartiality -Be tested with measures that meet professional standards -Receive a brief oral or written explanation prior to testing about the purpose(s) for testing, the kind(s) of tests to be used, if the results will be reported to you or to others, and the planned use(s) of the results. -If you have a disability, you have the right to inquire and receive information about testing accommodations. If you have difficulty in comprehending the language of the test, you have a right to know in advance of testing whether any accommodations may be available -Know in advance when the test will be administered, if .when results will be available, and if there is a fee for testing services that you are expected to pay -Have your test administered and your test results appropriately interpreted -Know of the consequences of taking or not taking the test, -Receive a written or oral explanation of your test results within a reasonable amount of time after testing and in commonly understood terms -Have your test results kept confidential to the extent allowed by law -Present concerns about the testing process or your results and receive information about procedures that will be used to address such concerns

Test Taker's Responsibilities

-Be prepared -Understand and accept consequences of not taking a test -Carefully read or listen to, follow, test administrator instructions -Respectfully inform the appropriate individuals if they believe the testing conditions may have affected their results or of other concerns about the testing process or results -Protect test security and copyrights -Represent themselves honestly, avoiding cheating, use of unapproved aids, or arranging for another person to take the test -Request testing accommodations if they have a physical condition, illness, or language issue that may interfere with their performance -Ask questions -Treat others with courtesy and respect by not interfering with the performance of other test takers in group settings

List of Meaningful assessment American Psychological Association recommendations

-Test used properly -Test not used that disadvantage any specific student group -Scores isn't the only way to make sure quality learning -Only focusing on passing test wont help students master all curriculum - Remedial programs should help students who doesn't perform well on test -Policy makers support research to learn more long term consequences of testing

People use test results to make important decisions, such as?

-What grade to award students -To admit student to college or not -Hire candidate for a job or not -Employee may receive a merit increase -Coaching advice to offer a business leader

Ethical standards from the APA's Ethical of Principles and Code of Conduct

1. Resolving ethical issues 2. Competence 3. Human relations 4. Privacy and confidentiality 5. Advertising & other public statements 6. Record keeping and fees 7. Education and training 8. Research and publication 9. Assessment 10. Therapy

Anonymity

Being Honest

Test Security

Not sharing with anyone in the street

What are both types of integrity test used by?

Personality based, used by organizations to identify people who are inappropriate, dishonest, antisocial behavior at work.

Guidelines for Accommodating Test Takers With Disabilities (Hearing Impairment, totally or partially deaf)

•Provided option of amplifying the test administrator's voice using an electronic amplification apparatus. •Provided option of having written instructions and questions signed. •When interpreting scores, test users should understand that the communication of the deaf is often fragmented.

Within-Group norming & Example

Comparing scores to people with the same characteristics Ex: IQ Test, give individuals test but score them by age, race, etc.

Comparative Decisions & Example

Comparing test scores of various people to see who has the best test score. Ex: Testing two students and comparing both test scores to determine who has the highest score.

Absolute Decisions & Example

Decisions made by other by comparing an individuals test score to a minimum test score needed. Ex: Giving out a test and whoever gets above a 95, receive a letter of recommendation.

Institutional Decisions

Decisions made by others about an individual based on their test score.

What are ethical standards & how are they made?

Ethical standards are guidelines of how professionals behave. They're made by voted and agreed upon in terms of behaving.

Integrity Test

Individuals attitudes and experiences measures toward pro social behavior

Licensure

Mandatory, must have to practice in their field

Achievement Test & Example

Measure what you've learned in school, previous academic learning. Ex: English, Algebra Regents

Aptitude Test & Example

Measuring their abilities, potential to perform. Ex: GRE, NCLEX (Starts off easy than becomes harder)

Pro's and Con's of High-stakes testing

Pro's: Shows weakness in class overall Con's: Stress anxiety

What are the types of integrity test?

Type 1: Questions about previous experiences related to ethics & integrity Type 2: Questions about their preferences and interests

Certification

Voluntary, met pre-determined qualifications

Measures behaviors

What does Psychological Tests measure?

Guidelines for Accommodating Test Takers With Disabilities (Cognitive Impairment)

•Test takers with cognitive impairments should, in many cases, be tested using a structured interview, usually with family members or friends of the test takers present.

Guidelines for Accommodating Test Takers With Disabilities (Visual Impairment, totally or partially blind)

•The room should be free of distractions •The test taker should be given ample time for testing to allow for dictation of instructions, slower reading of instructions, or time for the test taker to touch the testing materials. •All materials should be put within reach of the test taker. •The room lighting should be modified for optimal vision •The size of the test print should be increased •The appropriate writing instruments and materials should be available •The test should be administered in Braille if needed •Test scores of modified standardized tests should be interpreted cautiously unless there are norms for visually impaired test takers.

Individual Decisions & Example

Make decisions about themselves based on their score. Ex: Personality Test