Criteria
Evaluate the purpose for testing, the content and skills to be tested, and the intended test takers for a selected test (Element 1).
Non-performance
Does not evaluate the purpose for testing, the content and skills to be tested, and the intended test takers for a selected test
Basic
Evaluates only one or two of the following: the purpose for testing, the content and skills to be tested, and the intended test takers for a selected test.
Proficient
Evaluates the purpose for testing, the content and skills to be tested, and the intended test takers for a selected test (Element 1).
Distingushed
Synthesizes the research and evaluates the purpose for testing, the content and skills to be tested, and the intended test takers for a selected test through citing strengths, weaknesses, making recommendations, and citing applicable standards of practice.
Criteria
Evaluate the appropriateness of test content, skills tested, and content coverage for the intended purpose of testing for a selected test (Element 2).
Non-performance
Does not evaluate the appropriateness of test content, skills tested, and content coverage for the intended purpose of testing for a selected test.
Basic
Evaluates only one or two of the following: the appropriateness of test content, skills tested, and content coverage for the intended purpose of testing for a selected test.
Proficient
Evaluates the appropriateness of test content, skills tested, and content coverage for the intended purpose of testing for a selected test (Element 2).
Distingushed
Synthesizes the research and evaluates the appropriateness of test content, skills tested, and content coverage for the intended purpose of testing for a selected test through citing strengths, weaknesses, making recommendations, and citing applicable standards of practice.
Criteria
Evaluate materials for clarity, accuracy, and completeness for a selected test (Element 3).
Non-performance
Does not evaluate materials for clarity, accuracy, and completeness for a selected test.
Basic
Evaluates materials for only one or two of the following: clarity, accuracy, and completeness for a selected test.
Proficient
Evaluates materials for clarity, accuracy, and completeness for a selected test (Element 3).
Distingushed
Synthesizes the research and evaluates materials for clarity, accuracy, and completeness for a selected test through citing strengths, weaknesses, making recommendations, and citing applicable standards of practice.
Criteria
Evaluate the level of appropriate knowledge, skills, and training for a selected test (Element 4).
Non-performance
Does not evaluate the level of appropriate knowledge, skills, and training for a selected test
Basic
Analyzes but does not evaluate the level of appropriate knowledge, skills, and training for a selected test.
Proficient
Evaluates the level of appropriate knowledge, skills, and training for a selected test (Element 4).
Distingushed
Synthesizes the research and evaluates the level of appropriate knowledge, skills, and training for a selected test through citing strengths, weaknesses, making recommendations, and citing applicable standards of practice.
Criteria
Evaluate the technical quality of a test through research on a selected test's reliability and validity.
Non-performance
Does not evaluate the technical quality of a test through research on a selected test's reliability and validity.
Basic
Analyzes but does not evaluate the technical quality of a test through research on a selected test's reliability and validity.
Proficient
Evaluates the technical quality of a test through research on a selected test's reliability and validity.
Distingushed
Synthesizes the research and evaluates the technical quality of a test through research on a selected test's reliability and validity through citing strengths, weaknesses, making recommendations, and citing applicable standards of practice.
Criteria
Evaluate a selected test's items, directions, tests, and scores as being fair and appropriate for its intended purpose and population.
Non-performance
Does not evaluate a selected test's items, directions, tests, and scores as being fair and appropriate for its intended purpose and population.
Basic
Evaluates a selected test's items, directions, tests, and scores but not in the context of being fair and appropriate.
Proficient
Evaluate a selected test's items, directions, tests, and scores as being fair and appropriate for its intended purpose and population.
Distingushed
Synthesizes the research and evaluates a selected test's items, directions, tests, and scores as being fair and appropriate through citing strengths, weaknesses, making recommendations, and citing applicable standards of practice.
Criteria
Evaluate a selected test's procedures and materials to avoid offensive content or language and be fair and appropriate for its intended purpose and population.
Non-performance
Does not evaluate a selected test's procedures and materials to avoid offensive content or language and be fair and appropriate for its intended purpose and population.
Basic
Evaluates a selected test's procedures or materials to avoid offensive content or language but not in the context of being fair and appropriate for its intended purpose and population.
Proficient
Evaluate a selected test's procedures and materials to avoid offensive content or language and be fair and appropriate for its intended purpose and population.
Distingushed
Synthesizes the research and evaluates a selected test's procedures and materials to avoid offensive content or language and be fair and appropriate for its intended purpose and population through citing strengths, weaknesses, making recommendations, and citing applicable standards of practice.
Criteria
Evaluate a selected test for having appropriately modified forms and administration procedures for test takers with disabilities.
Non-performance
Does not evaluate a selected test for having appropriately modified forms and administration procedures for test takers with disabilities.
Basic
Analyzes but does not evaluate a selected test for having appropriately modified forms or administration procedures for test takers with disabilities.
Proficient
Evaluates a selected test for having appropriately modified forms and administration procedures for test takers with disabilities.
Distingushed
Synthesizes the research and evaluates a selected test for having appropriately modified forms and administration procedures for test takers with disabilities in the context of one's area of specialization and through citing strengths, weaknesses, making recommendations, and citing applicable standards of practice.
Criteria
Evaluate the evidence on performance of test takers of diverse subgroups and determine potential causes for the differences.
Non-performance
Does not evaluate the evidence on performance of test takers of diverse subgroups and determines potential causes for the differences.
Basic
Analyzes but does not evaluate the evidence on performance of test takers of diverse subgroups or determines potential causes for the differences.
Proficient
Evaluates the evidence on performance of test takers of diverse subgroups and determines potential causes for the differences.
Distingushed
Synthesizes the research and evaluates the evidence on performance of test takers of diverse subgroups and determines potential causes for the differences through citing strengths, weaknesses, making recommendations, and citing applicable standards of practice.
Criteria
Synthesize all the research on a selected test and determine its status as an appropriate or inappropriate test for its intended purpose.
Non-performance
Does not synthesize all the research on a selected test and determines its status as an appropriate or inappropriate test for its intended purpose.
Basic
Describes but does not synthesize all the research on a selected test or determines its status as an appropriate or inappropriate test for its intended purpose.
Proficient
Synthesizes all the research on a selected test and determines its status as an appropriate or inappropriate test for its intended purpose.
Distingushed
Synthesizes all the research on a selected test and determines its status as an appropriate or inappropriate test for its intended purpose through citing strengths, weaknesses, caveats of use, making recommendations, and citing applicable standards of practice.
Criteria
Implement referencing, heading, and format elements of current APA style.
Non-performance
Does not implement referencing, heading, and format elements of current APA style.
Basic
Implements some referencing, heading, and format elements of current APA style, but there are some deviations or omissions.
Proficient
Implements referencing, heading, and format elements of current APA style.
Distingushed
Implements referencing, heading, and format elements of current APA style; the writing reflects the quality and expertise expected for doctoral-level work.