RTTT Performing Fine Arts Test Maps

The test map is the document that outlines the test with the actual items chosen. The map should be reviewed for:

• Difficulty – not too many items in a row that are very difficult.
• Key – a pattern of correct answers would be something to avoid.  For example: all A, A, A, A or A, B, C, D
• Item Type – mix up the Selected Response, Short Answer and Essay items in order to avoid test fatigue.

BUILDING a Test Map – CHECKLIST

Be sure to:

• Start with one or two easy items.
• Have a range of DOK levels.
• Avoid putting all the hard items at the end.
• Intersperse difficult items with easy items.
• Avoid putting two Constructed Response (Extended Response or Essay and Short Answer) items together.
• Avoid putting Constructed Response (Extended Response or Short Answer) items in one of the bottom five slots.
• Have a variety of benchmarks.
• Spread out benchmarks.
• Avoid having more than three of any one key in a row.
• Avoid having a pattern for the correct answer (key) - A, B, C, D
• Have evenly balanced keys if possible.
• FOLLOW THE BLUEPRINT

IMPORTANT:  Test maps should be reviewed by experts before creating the tests.

Completing a TEST MAP for Responding Part A of the Field Test

• It is suggested that you create two (2) forms for each course.  Use different items in each form.  The Yellow Row is an example.
• The Course name and # is the same for each item.
• The Grade Level is the same for each item.
• The Sequence is the order of your items – 1 is the first item, 2 is the second item, etc.
• Unique Item Number (UIN) in the Test Platform/Item Bank.  Follow the BLUEPRINT TO CHOOSE YOUR ITEMS.
• Leave Common Core Standard blank.
• Enter the NGSSS Benchmark #.
• If the Grade band is 912, 9 is the Lower and 12 is the Upper.
• Item Type:  SR for Selected Response (Multiple Choice), SA for Short Answer, ER for Extended Response (Essay).
• Key is the Selected Response correct answer.
• DOK is the Depth of Knowledge:  1 is Recall, 2 is Skill/Concept, 3 is Strategic Thinking, 4 is Extended Thinking.  4 is only used for Performance Tasks.
• Leave Primary Standard blank.
• Leave Secondary Standard blank.
• Max Points: 1 for Selected Response, 2 for Short Answer, 4 for Extended Response.
• Media Audio: Yes/No
• Media Video:  Yes/No
• Media Graphic:  Yes/No
• Associated Passage:  This space is used for Performance Tasks.
• Leave Associated Passage Audio.