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Rater variability and reliability of constructed response questions in New York state high-stakes tests of English language arts and mathematics: implications for educational assessment policy

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  • Jinyan Huang

    (Jiangsu University
    Jiangsu University)

  • Patrick B. Whipple

    (The Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services)

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Using generalizability (G-) theory as a theoretical framework and research methodology, this study examined the impact of the current one-rater holistic scoring practice on the rater variability and reliability of constructed response questions in New York State high-stakes tests of grades four and six English language arts (ELA) and grades four and five mathematics assessments. Following the New York State scoring rubrics, a total of 36 grades four and six ELA constructed response samples and 72 grades four and five mathematics constructed response samples were marked holistically by ten independent raters having current certifications as educators in the State of New York. The results indicated that the current single-rater holistic scoring practice would not be able to yield acceptable G-coefficients for the New York State grades four and six ELA and grades four and five mathematics assessments. Implications for assessment policy making at the local and state levels are discussed.

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  • Jinyan Huang & Patrick B. Whipple, 2023. "Rater variability and reliability of constructed response questions in New York state high-stakes tests of English language arts and mathematics: implications for educational assessment policy," Palgrave Communications, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 10(1), pages 1-10, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palcom:v:10:y:2023:i:1:d:10.1057_s41599-023-02385-4
    DOI: 10.1057/s41599-023-02385-4
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    1. Junfei Li & Jinyan Huang & Wenyan Wu & Patrick B. Whipple, 2024. "Evaluating the role of ChatGPT in enhancing EFL writing assessments in classroom settings: A preliminary investigation," Palgrave Communications, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 11(1), pages 1-9, December.

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