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.