Assessment Technical Manuals

Overview

The documents provided here describe the development, operational procedures, and technical features of Oregon's assessment system. For more information, please contact Andrea Lockard.

Science

Volume 1: Annual Technical Report

This volume is updated each year and provides a global overview of the tests administered to students each year.

Volume 2: Test Development

This volume summarizes the procedures used to construct test forms and provides summaries of the item bank and development process.

Volume 3: Standard Setting

This volume documents the methods and results of the OSAS Science Assessment standard-setting process.

Volume 4: Evidence of Reliability and Validity

This volume provides technical summaries of the test quality and special studies to support the intended uses and interpretations of the test scores.

Volume 5: Test Administration

This volume describes the security protocols, accessibility features (including accommodations), methods used, and system characteristics developed to administer tests.

Volume 6: Score Interpretation Guide

This volume describes the score types reported and details the appropriate inferences that can be drawn from each score reported.