Vertical Equating for State Assessments: Issues and Solutions in Determination of Adequate Yearly Progress and School Accountability

Abstract

This article describes AYP and some of the psychometric issues it raises. It examines scaling as a means to equate tests as part of a process to confirm educational gains. Vertically moderated standards are recommended over vertical equating of state assessments to measure annual progress and provide useful instructional information. Accessed 34,106 times on https://pareonline.net from April 30, 2003 to December 31, 2019. For downloads from January 1, 2020 forward, please click on the PlumX Metrics link to the right.