Assessment Targets and Specifications Overview

The video tutorial introduces the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium's English Language Arts content and item specifications, along with the depth of knowledge taxonomy. It covers the structure of the Common Core State Standards, the development of content and item specifications, and the cognitive complexity required for assessment items. The module also explains the claims and assessment targets, evidence statements, and task models used in creating high-quality assessment items.

What is the primary focus of the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium's ELA training module?

• Mathematics content specifications

• Science content specifications

• English Language Arts content specifications

• History content specifications

Which document provides the foundation for the Smarter Balanced content specifications?

• Common Core State Standards

• International Baccalaureate standards

• National Curriculum

• State-specific standards

How many main sections are in the Common Core State Standards document?

• Four

• Five

• Two

• Three

What is the purpose of the content specifications in the Smarter Balanced assessment system?

• To describe student behavior

• To define major claims and assessment targets

• To provide a list of test questions

• To outline teaching methods

Which level of depth of knowledge focuses on strategic thinking and reasoning?

• Level 4

• Level 3

• Level 2

• Level 1

What do item specifications define in the context of assessment targets?

• The number of questions

• The student demographics

• The evidence to be collected

• The teaching strategies

How many assessment targets are there for Claim 1 in ELA?

• 14

• 12

• 10

• 16

What do evidence statements define in the context of assessment targets?

• The type of information or products collected from students

• The number of students taking the test

• The teaching methods used

• The classroom environment