Appendix A: Item Development Process

The charts below outline the detailed process for stages of item development. They describe the many checks and reviews each item receives before it is approved for field testing. Item content, graphics, artwork, response processes, and stimuli get extensive reviews. Items are also subject to reviews for possible cultural bias or material that may distract some test takers because it is in an area of sensitivity. Throughout the process, there are checks to assure that items are accessible to as many students as possible.

Figure A1: Smarter Balanced Item Development Process for ELA/L

Figure A2: Smarter Balanced Item Development Process for Math

Detailed information about item writing, development, review, and scoring can be obtained upon request. These documents are in the process of publication.

Topic	Subtopic	Document
Item Writing	Process Flow	20150512 Item Development Process Description FINAL
Item Writing	Process Flow	20150512 Smarter process maps FINAL
Item Writing	Process Flow	Smarter 16 ITS Final Content Approval checklist FINAL
Item Writing	Process Flow	Smarter 16 Final Web Approval Checklist20150512
Item Writing	Models-Specifications	20131003 Smarter 16 Item pool specification v12a Math FINALnew
Item Writing	Models-Specifications	20131006 Smarter 16 Item pool specification v12d ELA FINALnew
Item Writing	Models-Specifications	ELA Archetypes
Item Writing	Models-Specifications	Math_Archetype_Metadata
Review	Review Criteria	SB_16_ELA_Quality_Criteria_FINAL
Review	Review Criteria	SB_16_MATH_Quality_Criteria_FINAL
Review	Review Criteria	CBA Item Review Business Rules 9-25
Review	Data Review	20150512 Smarter 2014 Field Test Data Review Summary Report FINAL
Review	Data Review	20150512 Smarter Data Review Results Summary
Human Scoring	Process Description	20150512 Smarter Hand Scoring Process FINAL
Human Scoring	Qualifications	20150512 Smarter Hand Scoring Rater Qualifications FINAL
Human Scoring	Quality Monitoring	20150512 Smarter Hand Scoring Quality Monitoring FINAL
Human Scoring	Recruitment-Training	0150512 Smarter Hand Scoring Rater Training FINAL