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As for the tests being "obscure" - that isn't true, either. The tests should be covering material in the standard.[b] If not, if there are bad questions, then those questions should be retired from the item bank.[/b] Most testing systems have revolving item banks with questions that are continually being revised or retired and replaced, with panels of subject matter experts who are involved in item development. If there's a vague question, it's likely to get replaced anyhow. [/quote]

I have experience in validation of tests for adult education.  The bolded statement leaves out another issue:  the standard may be poorly written--vague and imprecise.  Certainly, there has been evidence of that on this thread.  When standards are not clear, the test developer is left with gaps to fill.
I worked once with a colleague who was quick to throw out questions that everyone failed.  That is lazy and unprofessional.  The validator needs to research and figure out the problem--not just toss the question.

My experience was different, as I was working on tests that were also testing to see if students met specific standards.  I was responsible for also checking them against the materials used to teach them.  Our standards were well vetted.  My job was to check the tests for problems.  Sometimes, the problem can be the curriculum or materials.  However, Common core standards were not properly vetted-which is obvious from the information on this thread and the lack of documentation from the developers.  Test questions are dependent on clarity of standard.

This does not even address the fact that some of the standards may be inappropriate.  That is an entirely different issue that should have been addressed before these standards ever went to test development.

Of course, it is obvious from reading this thread that the standards were not properly vetted.

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