Question: What’s the reason for having different versions, like A, B, and C, for each test?
Answer: Multiple test versions, like A, B, and C, prevent repeat test-takers from having an unfair advantage by memorizing the test. Although the content remains consistent, the actual test varies.
Question: Under what circumstances might a student be required to retake a test?
Answer: If a student is identified for issues related to accuracy or fluency, following data-driven instruction and targeted interventions by the teacher to address any gaps, the student should retake the test. This ensures a thorough mastery of the content.
Question: When printing tests, do I need to worry about choosing the “right” version (A, B, C, etc.)?
Answer: It’s generally best practice to avoid using the same version for both the initial test and any potential reassessments. (e.g., if you used A initially, use B or C for the reassessment).
Question: If a student repeats the same mistake three times, should I view it as three separate errors or just one?
Answer: Each instance of the mistake, regardless of repetition, is considered as an individual error. Therefore, if a student makes the same mistake three times, it is recorded as three separate errors. When a student commits an error repeatedly, it suggests a lack of mastery in that particular skill rather than mere carelessness. In such cases, intervention becomes necessary to address the underlying issue and facilitate learning and subsequently mastery.
Question: Do self-corrections count as mistakes?
Answer: Self-corrections are not counted as mistakes, but they are documented in the notes since the student’s need to self-correct indicates that the material hasn’t been mastered.