Chapter 5 Objectives

After studying this chapter and completing the structured exercises in the module, you should be able to:

• Describe the rationale for the four-phase process model for assessment design, selection, validation, and use.
  
• Analyze the components of the process model and identify the interdependencies in procedures and work involved in the different phases.
  
• Define key terms related to the process model (content domain, assessment specification, table of specifications, test blueprint, content validation, empirical validation).
  
• Evaluate case study applications of the process model for assessment design, selection, validation, and use, starting with a case in User Path 1 (classroom assessment).

The purpose of the Chapter Highlights is to help you remember key concepts. As you review the summary, click on underlined terms (terms with activated links) to retrieve glossary definitions. If too many terms seem unfamiliar or you miss too many items on the structured comprehension exercises and tests provided for each chapter in this computer module, you may want to re-read the chapter or see your instructor.