TASC A Moving Target


 

 



    The TASC 2014-2016: A moving target

 

2014

2015

2016

Computer-Based Testing

20%

40%

60%

Common Core Alignment

Foundational concepts from the Common Core

Foundational concepts from the Common Core

Aligned with the Common Core Standards

Item Types

Multiple choice, gridded response, writing prompt

MC, GR, WP

Technology enhanced items and constructed response (Field Test only)

MC, GR, WP

Technology Enhanced items and constructed response

Cognitive Complexity

(Depth of Knowledge)

DOK 1 and 2 with limited DOK 3

DOK 2 and 3 with limited DOK 1

DOK 2 and 3 with limited DOK 1 and 4

Scoring the Essay

Scored by human scorers

“Double reads” by human scorers.

Training AI scoring system

Operational Artificial Intelligence scoring