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| Abstract Title: | Introducing New Terminology: Standardized Conceptual Learning Assessments (SCLAs) |
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| Abstract Type: | Contributed Poster Presentation |
| Abstract: | To clarify distinctions among research-based, conceptual learning, and general assessments, we introduce the term Standardized Conceptual Learning Assessments (SCLAs). This term represents any assessments that meet the following standardized criteria: 1) measure conceptual understanding, 2) follow established psychometric development procedures, 3) be field-tested on a large, diverse, and nationally representative population to ensure broad applicability, and 4) provide evidence of each item's fairness, reliability, and validity for that population. Without these criteria, assessments will not be considered fair, reliable, and valid. In addition, it may introduce bias and fail to measure knowledge accurately across diverse populations. This poster provides an overview of the development of The Fluids Conceptual Evaluation (FCE) along with its justification, classifying it as an SCLA. Evaluating the effectiveness of these sampling and validation efforts will inform the design of future standardized assessments. Supported by NSF Award # 2021273. |
| Footnote: | Supported by NSF Award # 2021273. |
| Session Time: | Poster Session C |
| Poster Number: | C-14 |
Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Rebecca Lindell Tiliadal Solutions Lafayette, IN 47901 Phone: 7654305688 |
| Co-Author(s) and Co-Presenter(s) |
Dawn Meredith, University of New Hampshire James Vesenka, University of New England DJ Wagner, Grove City College Dan Young, Westminster University |
