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Assessments for Problem Solving, Literacy, and Learning in Designed, Online Environments
Fri, April 4, 10:35am to 12:05pm, Marriott, Floor: Fifth Level, Grand Ballroom ISession Type: Symposium
Abstract
This symposium presents results from three efforts, in both international and North American contexts, to develop assessments for problem solving, literacy, and learning in designed, online environments: The Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) is an international effort to assess workforce preparedness; Reading for Understanding is a U.S. effort to develop new ways of conceptualizing, teaching, and assessing reading comprehension; the Online Research and Comprehension Assessment (ORCA) Project is a Northeastern U.S. effort to develop valid, reliable, and practical assessments of online research and comprehension ability in science. Each paper will present an overview of a newly designed, technology-based, assessment environment and discuss the important insights that are being developed as a result of its use.
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Assessing Problem Solving in Technology-Rich Environments: Lessons From the International Assessment of Adult Competencies Survey - Jean-Francois Rouet, CNRS and University of Poitiers; Anne Britt, Northern Illinois University
Developing Theory-Based Literacy Assessments for Pre-K-12 Students: Challenges and Opportunities - John P. Sabatini, ETS; Tenaha P. O'Reilly, ETS; Laura Halderman, Educational Testing Service; Kelly M. Bruce, ETS
The Online Research and Comprehension Assessment Project: Designing Technology-Based Assessments for Online Research, Comprehension, and Communication - Donald J. Leu, University of Connecticut; Jonna M. Kulikowich, The Pennsylvania State University; Nell Sedransk, National Institute of Statistical Sciences; Julie Coiro, University of Rhode Island; Elena Forzani, University of Connecticut; Clint Kennedy, University of Connecticut; Cheryl Maykel, University of Connecticut