This paper examines the process of cut score adjustments using standard error (SE) values. This process can be used by test sponsors when needed to implement cut scores that meet their content-based and policy-based goals for the assessment. Standard setting can…
New Resource: Using DRC BEACON to Predict SC READY Achievement
A new technical guidance document is now available to help South Carolina educators predict student performance on the summative SC READY assessment using DRC BEACON data. Click here to view the paper
Testlets Are Powerful Tools for Formative Instructional Practice
Testlets can be selected by educators to assess specific content or all content in a course. Assessing a single reporting category provides focused information on content just presented or to understand the best path in lesson design and delivery. Used…
What Is a CAT Assessment? Why Do You Care?
A computer-adaptive test (CAT) provides questions selected dynamically based on a student’s previous responses. Computer-adaptive assessment maximizes time investment by minimizing testing time and pinpointing student learning quickly. Test difficulty that is tailored to each individual student means reducing testing…
GEORGIA FIELD TEST PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR NEW DRC BEACON ASSESSMENTS
DRC BEACON is expanding to include grades K–2 and high school courses, and we need your help! DRC is inviting Georgia districts to participate in the upcoming K–2 and high school Algebra field test and related test development activities. The…
UPDATED! USING DRC BEACON TO PREDICT GEORGIA MILESTONES ACHIEVEMENT IN 2023/2024
An updated guidance document is available to help Georgia educators predict student performance on the summative Georgia Milestones assessment using DRC BEACON data in the 2023/2024 school year.
DRC BEACON Now Reports MetaMetrics’ Lexile and Quantile Measures
Leaders in educational assessment and measurement, Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) and MetaMetrics®, announce the expansion of their partnership to report MetaMetrics’ Lexile® reading and Quantile® measures from DRC BEACON, an interim assessment for grades 3–8. MINNEAPOLIS and DURHAM, N.C., September…
DRC BEACON Is Expanding!
We have exciting news to share: DRC BEACON will soon be expanding to include grades K–2 and high school courses! Our customers have asked us to offer these additional grades and content areas so they can grow their DRC BEACON…
Assessment Is a Coin That Buys You Time
Assessment Is a Coin That Buys You Time It has been said that time is the coin with which to purchase learning. High-quality assessment is the coin that will buy critical time in your classroom by supporting effective and efficient…
New Resource: Using DRC BEACON to Predict Georgia Milestones Performance
A new guidance document is now available to help Georgia educators predict student performance on the summative Georgia Milestones assessment using DRC BEACON data.