Improving Item Reliability

Improving item reliability

Reliability is the consistency of a test, students being able to have the same results regardless of the administration. In order to improve reliability for this assessment I would ask other first grade teachers to also give the test. We all use the same blueprint, so the if the test is reliability scores should be consistent across the grade level. Also, from year to year reviewing each question to see if students are able to master the question or if there is a question that needs to be altered to help with student success, or if teacher instruction needs to be improved.

Improving item validity

Validity is the how well an assessment measures what it is intending to measure. To improve validity I would have the science curriculum leader

The assessment has some differentiation included in the fact that is has pictures instead of words. First graders are still learning to read, and this assessment should judge their science knowledge, not if they are able to read the assessment. A teacher could go further and read the assessment aloud so ensure that all students has a clear understanding of the written language. I also give assessments in small homogenous groups to all students to ensure if I need to reread items, give additional times, or provide oral directions that can be accomplished.

Improving student learning

Improving students learning could be accomplished from reviewing the assessment data. After the test data is reviewed, differentiated groups could be formed and more intense instruction could occur. This instruction could be reteaching, clarifying, or even extending of the current learning objective. By giving students timely feedback that they can understand, and also having them to complete some type of action to enhance student engagement, the student learning could improve.

Improving future