6.3 Assessment Working Group

The Assessment Working Group concentrates on ensuring that assessment results can be made available in a timely manner and that the results are transmitted in a meaningful manner.

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6.3.1 Assessment

An assessment measures a student's progress and learning on specific academic standards.

SIF_Events are not reported for this object.

Assessment
Figure 6.3.1-1: Assessment Assessment RefId Name AssessmentId AssessmentPackageRefId AssessmentDescriptors AssessmentDescriptor SIF_Metadata SIF_ExtendedElements
 Element/@AttributeCharDescriptionType
 Assessment   
@
key
RefIdM

The GUID that uniquely identifies this object.

 
RefIdType
 NameM

Name of the test.

 
xs:normalizedString
 AssessmentIdO

The state, local or publisher unique ID for the assessment.

 
xs:normalizedString
 AssessmentPackageRefIdO IdRefType
 AssessmentDescriptorsO

Describes what type of assessment this represents.

 
List
 AssessmentDescriptors/AssessmentDescriptor
     
OR union of:

NCES0067AssessmentTypeType

additional values:

Statewide
Formative
Local Summative
Diagnostic
Benchmark
 SIF_MetadataO SIF_Metadata
 SIF_ExtendedElementsO SIF_ExtendedElements
Table 6.3.1-1: Assessment
<Assessment RefId="CC2834DE9138FAB032EF399BA72A8234"> <Name>TAKS Test</Name> <AssessmentId>TX48A</AssessmentId> <AssessmentPackageRefId>B8846EB83F0D4609A3299AC59410814E</AssessmentPackageRefId> <AssessmentDescriptors> <AssessmentDescriptor>Statewide</AssessmentDescriptor> </AssessmentDescriptors> <SIF_Metadata> <EducationFilter> <LearningStandardItems> <LearningStandardItemRefId>FA3023B26277CAD47105327F3A782BED</LearningStandardItemRefId> <LearningStandardItemRefId>DE937CB2627AAE872850E1F3A782BEDF</LearningStandardItemRefId> <LearningStandardItemRefId>BCFA143627AAE87E830E1F3AD92B4DA7</LearningStandardItemRefId> <LearningStandardItemRefId>DE840286ABB72198756E1F349CAE8273</LearningStandardItemRefId> <LearningStandardItemRefId>913DE839BA8329FCA938EF2709BC31A0</LearningStandardItemRefId> <LearningStandardItemRefId>A8930CD176EBB992714ACEB78492AE9C</LearningStandardItemRefId> <LearningStandardItemRefId>0264FFBA72C78ED903BE27CAA18905FB</LearningStandardItemRefId> </LearningStandardItems> </EducationFilter> </SIF_Metadata> </Assessment>
Example 6.3.1-1: Assessment

6.3.2 AssessmentAdministration

This object represents an assessment event. It includes information related to the time of administration, place of administration, and unusual events related to the administration.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

AssessmentAdministration
Figure 6.3.2-1: AssessmentAdministration AssessmentAdministration RefId AssessmentFormRefId AdministrationName SpecialConditions SpecialCondition Code SIF_Action AdministrationDateTime StartDateTime FinishDateTime DueDateTime Address StaffPersonalRefId LEAInfoRefId SchoolInfoRefId SIF_Metadata SIF_ExtendedElements
 Element/@AttributeCharDescriptionType
 AssessmentAdministration 

This object represents an assessment event. It includes information related to the time of administration, place of administration, and unusual events related to the administration.

 
 
@
key
RefIdM

The GUID that uniquely identifies an instance of the object.

 
RefIdType
@AssessmentFormRefIdM

The RefId of the assessment form used in the assessment administration.

 
IdRefType
 AdministrationNameO xs:normalizedString
 SpecialConditionsO

Special conditions or unusual events related to the administration event.

 
ActionList (SpecialCondition/@Code)
 SpecialConditions/SpecialCondition
     
MR

A text description of the special condition.

Examples
Fire drill during test.
Air conditioning broke during the request.
Assessment was given over three days instead of in one sitting.

xs:string
@CodeM

This is the primary key for the list of special conditions.

 
xs:token
@SIF_ActionO

In a Change event, this flag can be used to indicate an element has been deleted from the parent list container. At a minimum the key for the list must also be present.

 
values:
Delete
 AdministrationDateTimeM

Date and time the test is scheduled to be given.

 
xs:dateTime
 StartDateTimeO

Date and time testing begins.

 
xs:dateTime
 FinishDateTimeO

Date and time testing ends.

 
xs:dateTime
 DueDateTimeO

Date and time test is due.

 
xs:dateTime
 AddressO

Address of the location where the administration takes place.

 
Address
 StaffPersonalRefIdO

Optional reference to a staff person associated with the administration.

 
IdRefType
 LEAInfoRefIdO

Optional reference to a school district associated with the administration.

 
IdRefType
 SchoolInfoRefIdO

Optional reference to a school associated with the administration.

 
IdRefType
 SIF_MetadataO SIF_Metadata
 SIF_ExtendedElementsO SIF_ExtendedElements
Table 6.3.2-1: AssessmentAdministration
<AssessmentAdministration RefId="E2E8045FD8884745AC588F1DDDBEE864" AssessmentFormRefId="78DA3F367AAE4E34995CE15530F531CC"> <SpecialConditions> <SpecialCondition Code="25B">Fire drill during test.</SpecialCondition> </SpecialConditions> <AdministrationDateTime>2006-03-06T14:30:00-05:00</AdministrationDateTime> <FinishDateTime>2006-03-06T15:30:00-05:00</FinishDateTime> </AssessmentAdministration>
Example 6.3.2-1: AssessmentAdministration

6.3.3 AssessmentForm

Represents the unique set of questions or stimuli given to a set of test takers. A physical correlate of the assessment form is the test booklet given to students during an assessment. However, this object does not contain the questions, it only contains elements that describe the form for use in scoring the questions.

SIF_Events are not reported for this object.

AssessmentForm
Figure 6.3.3-1: AssessmentForm AssessmentForm RefId AssessmentRefId AssessmentType FormName FormNumbers FormNumber Level Period GradeLevels AssessmentSubTestRefIds AssessmentSubTestRefId SIF_Metadata SIF_ExtendedElements
 Element/@AttributeCharDescriptionType
 AssessmentForm 

Represents the unique set of questions or stimuli given to a set of test takers. A physical correlate of the assessment form is the test booklet given to students during an assessment. However, this object does not contain the questions, it only contains elements that describe the form for use in scoring the questions.

 
 
@
key
RefIdM

The GUID that uniquely identifies an instance of the object.

 
RefIdType
@AssessmentRefIdM

The RefId of the assessment related to this form.

 
IdRefType
 AssessmentTypeO

Indicates whether this assessment (form) is a standard administration or alternate.

 
values:
standard
alternate
 FormNameM

Text description for this particular arrangement of questions, etc.

 
xs:normalizedString
 FormNumbersO

Reference numbers for the form.

 
List
 FormNumbers/FormNumberMR

Reference number for the form.

 
xs:token
 LevelO

Indicates the level of the form.

Examples
Grade 3
Leveling System

xs:token
 PeriodO

The time period in which the form is intended to be administered.

 
xs:token
 GradeLevelsO

Grade levels this assessment is designed to evaluate.

 
GradeLevels
 AssessmentSubTestRefIdsO

Associated subtests (score types). Each form can provide scores in one or more subtest areas.

 
List
 AssessmentSubTestRefIds/AssessmentSubTestRefId
     
OR

A subtest identified by RefId.

 
IdRefType
 SIF_MetadataO SIF_Metadata
 SIF_ExtendedElementsO SIF_ExtendedElements
Table 6.3.3-1: AssessmentForm
<AssessmentForm RefId="13F3C7AFF8464EE1862B0622A010883E" AssessmentRefId="77C5D8A7345B4BE883053228C9708512"> <AssessmentType>standard</AssessmentType> <FormName>Form A</FormName> <FormNumbers> <FormNumber>34</FormNumber> </FormNumbers> <Level>Grade 3</Level> <Period>Spring</Period> <AssessmentSubTestRefIds> <AssessmentSubTestRefId>C356A7559EB144DE8B09097078A94F86</AssessmentSubTestRefId> </AssessmentSubTestRefIds> </AssessmentForm>
Example 6.3.3-1: AssessmentForm

6.3.4 AssessmentItem

This object is designed to allow software systems to provide item detail information such as the stem of the item, the distractors, the stimuli, etc. This initial version of the object does not deal with presentation aspects of the item. Instead it focuses on the item content and characteristics needed to enable interoperability and the usage of item-level information in the improvement of learning and instruction.

SIF_Events are not reported for this object.

Click here for non-normative background/supplementary documentation on this object.

AssessmentItem
Figure 6.3.4-1: AssessmentItem AssessmentItem RefId AssessmentFormRefId ResponseType ItemLabel ItemName LearningStandardItems LearningStandardItemRefId Stimulus Stem ResponseChoices Choice ChoiceLabel ChoiceContent CreditValue SIF_Metadata SIF_ExtendedElements
 Element/@AttributeCharDescriptionType
 AssessmentItem 

This object is designed to allow software systems to provide item detail information such as the stem of the item, the distractors, the stimuli, etc. This initial version of the object does not deal with presentation aspects of the item. Instead it focuses on the item content and characteristics needed to enable interoperability and the usage of item-level information in the improvement of learning and instruction.

 
 
@
key
RefIdM RefIdType
@AssessmentFormRefIdM

This RefId points to the assessment form of which the item is a part.

 
IdRefType
@ResponseTypeM

A value that indicates the response type for the item.

 
values:
multiple-choice
multiple-multiple choice
true-false
fill-in-the-blank
short-answer
essay
 ItemLabelM

An item number or other identifier for the item. It may be used to indicate the order or grouping of items.

 
xs:token
 ItemNameO

Name or short description of the item.

 
xs:string
 LearningStandardItemsO

This object contains information related to curriculum standards statements "standards" or "benchmarks" or the like within the document. This object primarily focuses upon state department curriculum standards, published curriculum standards and local education agency learning standards. Each LearningStandardItemRefId reflects an individual standard statement and may occur at several levels within a hierarchially structured document.

 
List
 LearningStandardItems/LearningStandardItemRefId
     
MR IdRefType
 StimulusC

A piece of content to be used by the test taker in responding to the stem. Examples include a reading passage, a video, a diagram, or a picture.

Note: The Stimulus element only is included when a Stem element exists.

 
AbstractContentElementType
 StemO

The question, task, or statement that prompts a response from the test taker.

 
AbstractContentElementType
 ResponseChoicesC

This complex element will not be included in the object if @ResponseType is:

  • fill-in-the-blank
  • short-answer
  • essay

Other cases will be added in the future.

 
 
 ResponseChoices/ChoiceMR  
 ResponseChoices/Choice/ChoiceLabel
     
O

A choice number or other identifier for the choice. It may be used to indicate the order or grouping of the choices.

 
xs:normalizedString
 ResponseChoices/Choice/ChoiceContent
     
M

The text of the choice, such as true, 27, or Important economic and social factors.

 
AbstractContentElementType
 ResponseChoices/Choice/CreditValue
     
O

A numeric value that indicates the amount of credit awarded for choosing the choice.

 
xs:float
 SIF_MetadataO SIF_Metadata
 SIF_ExtendedElementsO SIF_ExtendedElements
Table 6.3.4-1: AssessmentItem
<AssessmentItem RefId="C294F3E190F019AD8E1DFC8367537EC8" AssessmentFormRefId="9372CB8EA910FF87D5672CAEF01387AA" ResponseType="multiple-choice"> <ItemLabel>5</ItemLabel> <ItemName>Geometry diagnostic</ItemName> <LearningStandardItems> <LearningStandardItemRefId>DE072A87EFAD4B778AF9FAF83C94839E</LearningStandardItemRefId> </LearningStandardItems> <Stimulus> <Reference MIMEType="image/jpeg" Description="triangle_1"> <URL>http://www.trianglezz.com/triangle.jpg</URL> </Reference> </Stimulus> <Stem> <TextData Description="Pythagorean Theorem"> Express the length of side C in terms of A and B. </TextData> </Stem> <ResponseChoices> <Choice> <ChoiceLabel>A</ChoiceLabel> <ChoiceContent> <TextData>A + B</TextData> </ChoiceContent> <CreditValue>0.0</CreditValue> </Choice> <Choice> <ChoiceLabel>B</ChoiceLabel> <ChoiceContent> <TextData>3PI*R</TextData> </ChoiceContent> <CreditValue>-0.1</CreditValue> </Choice> <Choice> <ChoiceLabel>C</ChoiceLabel> <ChoiceContent> <TextData>SQRT(A2 + B2)</TextData> </ChoiceContent> <CreditValue>1.0</CreditValue> </Choice> <Choice> <ChoiceLabel>D</ChoiceLabel> <ChoiceContent> <TextData>A2 + B2</TextData> </ChoiceContent> <CreditValue>0.5</CreditValue> </Choice> </ResponseChoices> </AssessmentItem>
Example 6.3.4-1: AssessmentItem

6.3.5 AssessmentPackage

SIF_Events are not reported for this object.

AssessmentPackage
Figure 6.3.5-1: AssessmentPackage AssessmentPackage RefId XMLData Description SIF_Metadata SIF_ExtendedElements
 Element/@AttributeCharDescriptionType
 AssessmentPackage 

A wrapper for any external standard that can define or transmit the content of an assessment.

 
 
@
key
RefIdM

The GUID that uniquely identifies an object instance in a zone.

 
RefIdType
 XMLDataC

Contains an arbitary XML element, encoded in UTF-8.

 
<xs:any processContents="lax" />
@DescriptionO

Contains an optional description of the content or a processing hint with regard to its structure (e.g. named standard, file layout or XSD).

 
xs:token
 SIF_MetadataO SIF_Metadata
 SIF_ExtendedElementsO SIF_ExtendedElements
Table 6.3.5-1: AssessmentPackage
<AssessmentPackage RefId="495A00194CA340E3A33777B42E59C4F2"> <XMLData Description="Assessment">...</XMLData> </AssessmentPackage>
Example 6.3.5-1: AssessmentPackage

6.3.6 AssessmentRegistration

This object represents the assignment of a specific assessment to be taken by a student.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

AssessmentRegistration
Figure 6.3.6-1: AssessmentRegistration AssessmentRegistration RefId StudentPersonalRefId AssessmentAdministrationRefId CreationDateTime StudentSpecialConditions StudentSpecialCondition Code StudentGradeLevel AssessmentGradeLevel AssessmentStudentSnapshot RaceList HispanicLatino Gender BirthDate Title1 ELL LEAInfoRefId SchoolInfoRefId StaffPersonalRefId SectionInfoRefId SIF_Metadata SIF_ExtendedElements
 Element/@AttributeCharDescriptionType
 AssessmentRegistration 

This object represents the assignment of a specific assessment to be taken by a student.

 
 
@
key
RefIdM

The GUID that uniquely identifies an instance of the object.

 
RefIdType
@StudentPersonalRefIdM

The student associated with the registration.

 
IdRefType
@AssessmentAdministrationRefIdM

The assessment administration associated with the registration.

 
IdRefType
 CreationDateTimeM

Date/time assignment is made.

 
xs:dateTime
 StudentSpecialConditionsO

Records student-specific special conditions during the test.

 
List
 StudentSpecialConditions/
     StudentSpecialCondition
MR

A description of the special condition. Student special conditions are different from special conditions of the test.

 
xs:normalizedString
@CodeM

A code indicating the type of special condition.

 
xs:token
 StudentGradeLevelO

Grade level of the student at the time of testing.

 
GradeLevel
 AssessmentGradeLevelO

The grade or level at which the student is to be tested. This element should be omitted unless the student is being tested out-of-level.

 
GradeLevel
 AssessmentStudentSnapshotO

The status of the student at the time of testing. The source of this information is meant to be the assessment system and not the student information system.

 
 
 AssessmentStudentSnapshot/
     RaceList
O

Person's race

 
RaceList
 AssessmentStudentSnapshot/
     HispanicLatino
O HispanicLatino
 AssessmentStudentSnapshot/
     Gender
O

Person's gender.

 
Gender
 AssessmentStudentSnapshot/
     BirthDate
O

The person's date of birth.

 
BirthDate
 AssessmentStudentSnapshot/
     Title1
O Title1
 AssessmentStudentSnapshot/
     ELL
O ELL
 LEAInfoRefIdO

Optional reference to a district associated with the registration.

 
IdRefType
 SchoolInfoRefIdO

Optional reference to a school associated with the registration.

 
IdRefType
 StaffPersonalRefIdO

Optional reference to a staff person associated with the registration.

 
IdRefType
 SectionInfoRefIdO

Optional reference to a section (or class) associated with the registration.

 
IdRefType
 SIF_MetadataO SIF_Metadata
 SIF_ExtendedElementsO SIF_ExtendedElements
Table 6.3.6-1: AssessmentRegistration
<AssessmentRegistration RefId="84243B2716EA4A68889B57A07E3707C9" StudentPersonalRefId="0D015F74DAB645FD92EFA8F43F2D79C3" AssessmentAdministrationRefId="6B08DF6E158941D9B8206D16E1FA6219"> <CreationDateTime>2006-03-05T09:30:00-05:00</CreationDateTime> <StudentSpecialConditions> <StudentSpecialCondition Code="45C">Student became ill during test.</StudentSpecialCondition> </StudentSpecialConditions> <StudentGradeLevel> <Code>04</Code> </StudentGradeLevel> <AssessmentGradeLevel> <Code>03</Code> </AssessmentGradeLevel> <AssessmentStudentSnapshot> <RaceList> <Race> <Code>1002</Code> </Race> </RaceList> <Gender>F</Gender> <BirthDate>1996-09-12</BirthDate> <Title1>Yes</Title1> <ELL>No</ELL> </AssessmentStudentSnapshot> <LEAInfoRefId>325335F330A24BCD85E263E5C1EAAF89</LEAInfoRefId> <SchoolInfoRefId>0578B825250649DE930BF8916175BBAB</SchoolInfoRefId> <StaffPersonalRefId>3CD4A20CE2D64C27AE977F02D2CE24B3</StaffPersonalRefId> <SectionInfoRefId>CE38829615A74E0E9D37CDBFB9F93295</SectionInfoRefId> </AssessmentRegistration>
Example 6.3.6-1: AssessmentRegistration

6.3.7 AssessmentSubTest

A psychological construct measured by the assessment. Operationally, a subtest is a class of scores on an assessment. Some assessments may have only one subtest or type of score but most assessments measure more than one psychological construct. The subtest can be based upon items in a section or items that are empirically related. Subtests can also be composites of other subtests that are combined using a particular algorithm. Examples of subtests of an assessment are math total, reading composite, total test, and English composition.

SIF_Events are not reported for this object.

AssessmentSubTest
Figure 6.3.7-1: AssessmentSubTest AssessmentSubTest RefId Name ScoreRange ScoreMetric Minimum Maximum PerformanceLevels PerformanceLevel LevelName CutScores ScoreMetric LowerCut UpperCut SubjectArea GradeLevels AssessmentSubTestRefIds AssessmentSubTestRefId SubTestTier LearningStandardItemRefIds LearningStandardItemRefId SIF_Metadata SIF_ExtendedElements
 Element/@AttributeCharDescriptionType
 AssessmentSubTest 

A psychological construct measured by the assessment. Operationally, a subtest is a class of scores on an assessment. Some assessments may have only one subtest or type of score but most assessments measure more than one psychological construct. The subtest can be based upon items in a section or items that are empirically related. Subtests can also be composites of other subtests that are combined using a particular algorithm. Examples of subtests of an assessment are math total, reading composite, total test, and English composition.

 
 
@
key
RefIdM

The GUID that uniquely identifies an instance of the object.

 
RefIdType
 NameM

Text name of the subtest.

 
xs:normalizedString
 ScoreRangeOThe possible range of scores.  
@ScoreMetricM

The metric or scale used to report the scores.

 
NCES0056AssessmentReportingMethodType
 ScoreRange/MinimumO

Lowest possible score value.

 
xs:token
 ScoreRange/MaximumO

Highest possible score value.

 
xs:token
 PerformanceLevelsO

Container for performance level elements.

 
List
 PerformanceLevels/PerformanceLevel
     
OR

Defines cut scores for placing students in appropriate performance levels.

 
 
@LevelNameM

The name of the performance level.

 
xs:token
 PerformanceLevels/PerformanceLevel/
     CutScores
O

Score bounds for the performance level.

 
 
@ScoreMetricM

The metric or scale used to report the scores.

 
NCES0056AssessmentReportingMethodType
 PerformanceLevels/PerformanceLevel/
     CutScores/LowerCut
O

Lower bound for the performance level.

 
xs:token
 PerformanceLevels/PerformanceLevel/
     CutScores/UpperCut
O

Upper bound for the performance level.

 
xs:token
 SubjectAreaO

Content area covered by the score.

 
xs:token
 GradeLevelsO

Grade levels for which the score is valid.

 
GradeLevels
 AssessmentSubTestRefIdsO

References (possibly recursive) to other SIF AssessmentSubTests. This enables subtests or scores to be composites of other scores. If any references are given here, the score is a composite score. The list must be unique.

 
List
 AssessmentSubTestRefIds/AssessmentSubTestRefId
     
MR

A reference to an AssessmentSubTest by RefId.

 
IdRefType
 SubTestTierO

An integer that defines the level or tier of the score in a multi-level arrangement of composite scores. Zero indicates the highest or root level.

 
xs:unsignedInt
 LearningStandardItemRefIdsO

References to LearningStandardItems. The list must be unique.

 
List
 LearningStandardItemRefIds/
     LearningStandardItemRefId
     
MR

A reference to a LearningStandardItem by RefId.

 
IdRefType
 SIF_MetadataO SIF_Metadata
 SIF_ExtendedElementsO SIF_ExtendedElements
Table 6.3.7-1: AssessmentSubTest
<AssessmentSubTest RefId="90E298F70E094EE2B8B52DFD88006AF2"> <Name>Reading Comprehension Subtest</Name> <ScoreRange ScoreMetric="0499"> <Minimum>0</Minimum> <Maximum>110</Maximum> </ScoreRange> <PerformanceLevels> <PerformanceLevel LevelName="Basic"> <CutScores ScoreMetric="0499"> <LowerCut>25</LowerCut> <UpperCut>50</UpperCut> </CutScores> </PerformanceLevel> </PerformanceLevels> <SubjectArea>Reading Comprehension</SubjectArea> <GradeLevels> <GradeLevel> <Code>03</Code> </GradeLevel> </GradeLevels> <AssessmentSubTestRefIds> <AssessmentSubTestRefId>4710A15C428C48EBBC17CF320B6DCF25</AssessmentSubTestRefId> </AssessmentSubTestRefIds> <SubTestTier>0</SubTestTier> <LearningStandardItemRefIds> <LearningStandardItemRefId>3E4BEBCA14E54A118051DFA239A65990</LearningStandardItemRefId> </LearningStandardItemRefIds> </AssessmentSubTest>
Example 6.3.7-1: AssessmentSubTest

6.3.8 ItemCharacteristics

This object provides specific information about each assessment item. This information includes an analysis, psychometric measures, reliability and validity information. This item-level information assists in interpreting assessment scores as well as aide in improving teaching and learning.

SIF_Events are not reported for this object.

ItemCharacteristics
Figure 6.3.8-1: ItemCharacteristics ItemCharacteristics RefId AssessmentItemRefId AssessmentFormRefId Descriptive PValue SampleSize PointBiserial Biserial DiscriminationIndex DifferentialItemAnalysis CMH MH ResponseChoicePattern Choice ChoiceLabel Responses SIF_Metadata SIF_ExtendedElements
 Element/@AttributeCharDescriptionType
 ItemCharacteristics This object provides specific information about each assessment item. This information includes an analysis, psychometric measures, reliability and validity information. This item-level information assists in interpreting assessment scores as well as aide in improving teaching and learning.  
@
key
RefIdM RefIdType
@AssessmentItemRefIdMThis RefId points to the assessment item of which the characteristics are a part. IdRefType
@AssessmentFormRefIdMThis RefId points to the assessment form of which the item is a part. IdRefType
 DescriptiveO  
 Descriptive/PValueOThe percent of respondents who answered correctly. This number represents the probability of the correct response to a question. xs:float
 Descriptive/SampleSizeOThe size of the student group that saw the item. xs:integer
 Descriptive/PointBiserial
     
OThe correlation between correct answers (dichotomous variable) on this item and total correct answers on the test. xs:decimal
xs:minInclusive-1.00
xs:maxInclusive1.00
 Descriptive/BiserialOSimilar to the Point Biserial Correlation except that answers to the item are assumed to come from an underlying continuous variable. xs:decimal
xs:minInclusive-1.00
xs:maxInclusive1.00
 Descriptive/DiscriminationIndex
     
OThe Index of Discrimination is the difference between the proportion of an upper group who got an item right and the proportion of a lower group who got the item right. xs:decimal
xs:minInclusive0
xs:maxInclusive1.00
 DifferentialItemAnalysisO  
 DifferentialItemAnalysis/
     CMH
OCochran-Mantel-Haenszel statistic. xs:decimal
xs:minInclusive-1.00
xs:maxInclusive1.00
 DifferentialItemAnalysis/
     MH
OMantel-Haenszel statistic. xs:decimal
xs:minInclusive-1.00
xs:maxInclusive1.00
 ResponseChoicePatternOThe distribution of responses to each choice. This element only applies to multiple choice items. List
 ResponseChoicePattern/Choice
     
MR  
 ResponseChoicePattern/Choice/
     ChoiceLabel
MIdentifier for the choice. xs:token
 ResponseChoicePattern/Choice/
     Responses
MThe number of responses. xs:integer
 SIF_MetadataO SIF_Metadata
 SIF_ExtendedElementsO SIF_ExtendedElements
Table 6.3.8-1: ItemCharacteristics
<ItemCharacteristics RefId="64B0CC6CFB314A328E520A102229CBC8" AssessmentItemRefId="A328E520A102229CBC864B0CC6CFB314" AssessmentFormRefId="229CBC864A328E520A102B0CC6CFB314"> <Descriptive> <PValue>.75</PValue> <SampleSize>135</SampleSize> <PointBiserial>-.01</PointBiserial> <Biserial>-.02</Biserial> <DiscriminationIndex>.55</DiscriminationIndex> </Descriptive> <DifferentialItemAnalysis> <CMH>-.30</CMH> <MH>-.15</MH> </DifferentialItemAnalysis> <ResponseChoicePattern> <Choice> <ChoiceLabel>A</ChoiceLabel> <Responses>27</Responses> </Choice> <Choice> <ChoiceLabel>B</ChoiceLabel> <Responses>43</Responses> </Choice> <Choice> <ChoiceLabel>C</ChoiceLabel> <Responses>65</Responses> </Choice> </ResponseChoicePattern> <SIF_Metadata> <TimeElements> <TimeElement> <Type>Full school year</Type> <Code>01</Code> <Name>2004/2005 School Year</Name> <Value>2004-2005</Value> <StartDateTime>2004-09-01T08:00:00-05:00</StartDateTime> <EndDateTime>2005-06-30T15:00:00-05:00</EndDateTime> <IsCurrent>true</IsCurrent> </TimeElement> </TimeElements> <LifeCycle> <Created> <DateTime>2006-08-13T09:00:00-05:00</DateTime> <Creators> <Creator> <Name>My Testing Service</Name> <ID>http://www.myTestingService.com</ID> </Creator> </Creators> </Created> <ModificationHistory> <Modified> <By>http://www.myTestingService.com</By> <DateTime>2006-08-17T09:30:00-05:00</DateTime> </Modified> </ModificationHistory> </LifeCycle> </SIF_Metadata> </ItemCharacteristics>
Example 6.3.8-1: ItemCharacteristics

6.3.9 StudentResponseSet

This object transmits the student's responses to stimuli presented in an assessment. These are the raw, unscored responses.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

StudentResponseSet
Figure 6.3.9-1: StudentResponseSet StudentResponseSet RefId AssessmentAdministrationRefId StudentPersonalRefId AssessmentRegistrationRefId Items Item AssessmentItemRefId Response ResponseLocation ResponseStatus ResponseTime ItemNumber ItemName DiagnosticStatement NumberOfAttempts SIF_Metadata SIF_ExtendedElements
 Element/@AttributeCharDescriptionType
 StudentResponseSet 

This object transmits the student's responses to stimuli presented in an assessment. These are the raw, unscored responses.

 
 
@
key
RefIdM

The GUID that uniquely identifies an instance of the object.

 
RefIdType
@AssessmentAdministrationRefIdM

The administration associated with the response set.

 
IdRefType
@StudentPersonalRefIdM

The student associated with the response set.

 
IdRefType
@AssessmentRegistrationRefIdO

The registration associated with the response set.

 
IdRefType
 ItemsM

Container for item elements.

 
List
 Items/ItemOR

The item contains response data and metadata for each item.

 
 
@AssessmentItemRefIdO

A GUID that identifies the item object associated with this student result.

 
IdRefType
 Items/Item/ResponseM

Answer selected or student work in raw format.

Examples
C
19

xs:string
 Items/Item/ResponseLocation
     
O

An optional element that contains a URL pointing to the location of the response or additional response.

 
xs:anyURI
 Items/Item/ResponseStatus
     
O

Status of the response.

 
values:
Correct
Incorrect
Complete
PartiallyComplete
Viewed
NotViewed
The item was not viewed by the student
NotAnswered
Attempted
The item was viewed but no response given
Incomplete
 Items/Item/ResponseTimeO

The length of time the student took to respond.

 
xs:duration
 Items/Item/ItemNumberO

Identifies the item on the assessment by number.

 
xs:token
 Items/Item/ItemNameO

Identifies the item on the assessment by name.

 
xs:token
 Items/Item/DiagnosticStatement
     
O

Psychometric purpose or design-related comment about the question.

 
xs:string
 Items/Item/NumberOfAttempts
     
O

The number of times a student changes their answer or attempts a response.

 
xs:unsignedInt
 SIF_MetadataO SIF_Metadata
 SIF_ExtendedElementsO SIF_ExtendedElements
Table 6.3.9-1: StudentResponseSet
<StudentResponseSet RefId="A32F55CC14004172A7CD8E8FB5187DD0" AssessmentAdministrationRefId="BB181B05598C46D2B8D533483D91392E" StudentPersonalRefId="8F0934CC2F0448F8BBD788AA1ADE691B"> <Items> <Item> <Response>C</Response> <ResponseLocation>http://assessments-r-us.com/29834928374/2394/response.html</ResponseLocation> <ResponseStatus>Incomplete</ResponseStatus> <ResponseTime>PT32S</ResponseTime> <ItemNumber>27</ItemNumber> <ItemName>Writing Sample 1</ItemName> <DiagnosticStatement>Shows ability to determine symmetry</DiagnosticStatement> <NumberOfAttempts>2</NumberOfAttempts> </Item> </Items> </StudentResponseSet>
Example 6.3.9-1: StudentResponseSet

6.3.10 StudentScoreSet

The scored results from an assessment.

SIF_Events are reported for this object.

StudentScoreSet
Figure 6.3.10-1: StudentScoreSet StudentScoreSet RefId ScoreMetric AssessmentAdministrationRefId StudentPersonalRefId AssessmentRegistrationRefId Scores Score AssessmentSubTestRefId ScoreValue DiagnosticStatement SIF_Metadata SIF_ExtendedElements
 Element/@AttributeCharDescriptionType
 StudentScoreSet 

The scored results from an assessment.

 
 
@
key
RefIdM

The GUID that uniquely identifies an instance of the object.

 
RefIdType
@ScoreMetricM

The metric or scale used to report the score.

 
NCES0056AssessmentReportingMethodType
@AssessmentAdministrationRefIdM

The administration associated with this score set.

 
IdRefType
@StudentPersonalRefIdM

The student associated with this score set.

 
IdRefType
@AssessmentRegistrationRefIdO

The registration associated with this score set.

 
IdRefType
 ScoresM

Container for score elements.

 
List
 Scores/ScoreOR

The score with other information related to the score.

 
 
@AssessmentSubTestRefIdM

References the AssessmentSubTest that defines the score.

 
IdRefType
 Scores/Score/ScoreValueM

The value of the score.

 
xs:normalizedString
 Scores/Score/DiagnosticStatement
     
O

Comment created by any logical analysis of this score.

 
xs:string
 SIF_MetadataO SIF_Metadata
 SIF_ExtendedElementsO SIF_ExtendedElements
Table 6.3.10-1: StudentScoreSet
<StudentScoreSet RefId="5810E283E928459CBBA76EFE1963F784" ScoreMetric="0512" AssessmentAdministrationRefId="1F971F3D414E4146932566638290E6C1" StudentPersonalRefId="8F0934CC2F0448F8BBD788AA1ADE691B"> <Scores> <Score AssessmentSubTestRefId="E5EDAE63A04D47E49D0224A32956B074"> <ScoreValue>25</ScoreValue> <DiagnosticStatement>Shows ability to identify symmetry.</DiagnosticStatement> </Score> </Scores> </StudentScoreSet>
Example 6.3.10-1: StudentScoreSet

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