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[quote=Anonymous][quote]There's a difference between releasing test feedback and releasing test questions. The questions come in discrete, distinct categories which map to specific standards.[/quote]

Yes, and, believe it or not, some of those questions in "discrete, distinct categories which map to specific standards" may be poorly written and part of the problem.

That is why tests need to be carefully piloted for validity and reliability before they are used for the purpose intended.    I have not seen the data on the pilot programs--or if there were pilot programs.

I worked in adult training and the piloting program for tests was extensive.  If all the people miss a question, it has to be considered that the question may be poorly written.  The people in charge need to go back and find out why so many may miss the question.  It may not be a factor of poor instruction.  Did PARCC do this with their tests?

Of course, since the standards did not go through a vetting process, we do not know if it could be a problem of an inappropriate standard.

Were the questions tested for reliability?

And, all this money spent on PARCC, and they cannot afford to write new test questions?  Something wrong with this picture, too.  They should certainly be able to have multiple versions of the tests.

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