Assessment Blueprint

Title of Assessment: ___________________ Timeframe of Assessment: _________ (dates)

Approximate Length of Time to Administer Assessment: ___________ Type of Assessment:
__________
Notes:
The entire assessment (test/quiz/project/etc.) may assess a variety of
GLCEs/HSCEs/CCSS or benchmarks based the information to be taught in a given period
of time. (Or the expectation being taught may need to be broken down into measurable
objectives).
Item Check:
Each item should be aligned to one content expectation or one objective
only.
Each item should meet as many quality filters as possible.
For each content expectation there should be at least 3 items to easily gauge
proficiency if Selected Response is the item type.
The three items should range in levels of cognitive demand (Evaluation,
Synthesis, Analysis, Application, Comprehension, and Knowledge) and vary
based on verb(s) content expectation.
Organization Check:
Question difficulty should build throughout the test from lower cognitive
demand to higher level thinking within a GLCE item grouping and across
GLCEs.
Each item should be independent of each other on test.
Evenly distribute correct answers throughout the test (approximately) if the
test is multiple choice.
The assessment should have a consistent, clear format Font, Font Size,
Bold/Italicize, etc.
Procedure for Administering the Assessment:
Clear Directions written on assessment
Rules and Protocol have been thought through, established and
communicated to appropriate stakeholders
Testing Environment promotes success and consistency
Clear process for:
Consistent/concise steps for grading ( documented and communicated ahead
of time)
Gathering data from assessment (qualitative/quantitative and
individual/group/class/grade/district)
Communicating data results and grades to students and parents.

Adaptedfrom:OfficesofCurriculum,InstructionandAssessmentOhioDepartmentofEducation,September2005

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Adaptedfrom:OfficesofCurriculum,InstructionandAssessmentOhioDepartmentofEducation,September2005