K-12 Student Assessment Technical Reports
Technical reports document the methods used in the item and test development process, psychometric properties of test forms, summaries of student results, and evidence supporting the validity and reliability of tests and the interpretations made from the scores. Since demonstration of validity and reliability is an ongoing process, these manuals are annually updated at the end of each year’s assessment cycle and synthesize various strands of evidence to build a coherent validity and reliability argument. During this process, the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing (American Educational Research Association, American Psychological Association, & National Council on Measurement in Education, 2014), is used as a foundation for guiding and developing the necessary evidence. Appendices for technical reports and the technical reports not listed here are available upon request by contacting the Office of Assessment at Assessment@fldoe.org.
2023-24
B.E.S.T. Technical Reports
- Volume 1 - Annual Technical Report Introduction (PDF)
- Volume 2 - Test Development (PDF)
- Volume 3 - Setting Achievement Standards (PDF)
- Volume 4 - Evidence of Reliability and Validity (PDF)
- Volume 5 - Test Administration (PDF)
- Volume 6 - Score Interpretation Guide (PDF)
2022-23
B.E.S.T. Technical Reports
- Volume 1 - Annual Technical Report Introduction (PDF)
- Volume 2 - Test Development (PDF)
- Volume 3 - Standard Setting (PDF)
- Volume 4 - Evidence of Reliability and Validity (PDF)
- Volume 5 - Test Administration Procedures (PDF)
- Volume 6 - Score Interpretation Guide (PDF)
ACCESS for ELLs Technical Reports
2021-22
FSA and NGSSS Technical Reports
- Volume 1 - Annual Technical Report Introduction (PDF)
- Volume 2 - Test Development (PDF)
- Volume 3 - Setting Achievement Standards, Memo (PDF)
- Volume 4 - Evidence of Reliability and Validity (PDF)
- Volume 5 - Test Administration (PDF)
- Volume 6 - Score Interpretation Guide (PDF)
2020-21
FSA and NGSSS Technical Reports
- Volume 1 - Annual Technical Report Introduction (PDF)
- Volume 2 - Test Development (PDF)
- Volume 3 - Setting Achievement Standards, Memo (PDF)
- Volume 4 - Evidence of Reliability and Validity (PDF)
- Volume 5 - Test Administration (PDF)
- Volume 6 - Score Interpretation Guide (PDF)
2018-19
FSA Technical Reports
- Volume 1 - Annual Technical Report Introduction (PDF)
- Volume 2 - Test Development (PDF)
- Volume 3 - Setting Achievement Standards, Memo (PDF)
- Volume 4 - Evidence of Reliability and Validity (PDF)
- Volume 5 - Test Administration (PDF)
- Volume 6 - Score Interpretation Guide (PDF)
- Volume 7 - Special Studies (PDF)
FSAA Technical Reports
Archive
2017-18
FSA Technical Reports
- Volume 1 - Annual Technical Report Introduction (PDF)
- Volume 2 - Test Development (PDF)
- Volume 3 - Setting Achievement Standards, Memo (PDF)
- Volume 4 - Evidence of Reliability and Validity (PDF)
- Volume 5 - Test Administration (PDF)
- Volume 6 - Score Interpretation Guide (PDF)
FSAA Technical Reports
2016-17
FSA Technical Reports
- Volume 1 - Annual Technical Report Introduction (PDF)
- Volume 2 - Test Development (PDF)
- Volume 3 - Setting Achievement Standards, Memo (PDF)
- Volume 4 - Evidence of Reliability and Validity (PDF)
- Volume 5 - Test Administration (PDF)
- Volume 6 - Score Interpretation Guide (PDF)
FSAA Technical Reports
2015-16
FSA Technical Reports
- Volume 1 – Annual Technical Report Introduction (PDF)
- Volume 2 – Test Development (PDF)
- Volume 3 – Setting Achievement Standards, Memo (PDF)
- Volume 4 – Evidence of Reliability and Validity (PDF)
- Volume 5 – Test Administration (PDF)
- Volume 6 – Score Interpretation Guide (PDF)
FSAA Technical Reports
2014-15 FSA Technical Reports
- Volume 1 – Annual Technical Report Introduction (PDF)
- Volume 2 – Test Development (PDF)
- Volume 3 – Setting Achievement Standards (PDF)
- Volume 4 – Evidence of Reliability and Validity (PDF)
- Volume 5 – Test Administration (PDF)
- Volume 6 – Score Interpretation Guide (PDF)
- Volume 7 – Special Studies (PDF)