Item and Task Development Sample Clauses

Item and Task Development. All items that ETS develops will meet the technical criteria established in the American Educational Research Association (AERA), the American Psychological Association (APA), and the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing. ETS Item and Task Development Processes In Table 3, ETS describes the standard item and task development processes, which ETS will use for the CAASPP System. Note that ETS discusses both standard processes for more traditional items, as well as the robust processes ETS uses for the development of more complex items types (e.g., interactive and scenario-based tasks). Step 1: Review Existing Item Pools Existing items will be evaluated and placed into one of the following categories: Item aligns with the test specifications and can be used in the assessment as is Item can be used in the assessment with modification Item cannot be used in the assessment Analysis Report Step 2: Create and Submit Annual Development Plans Detailed development targets by content classification, item type and grade Identification of all deliverables, including items, rationales, rubrics, stimuli, copyright permission, etc. Definition of metadata that will be associated with all items and tasks Description of major review steps A detailed schedule for the development process Item Development Plan Step 3: Recruit and Train Item Writers Selection and training of item writers Item writing assignments Item Writing Workshop Plan Step 4: Creation of Items and Tasks draft quality items ranging from the simpler to the most complex and innovative develop associated metadata establishing item alignments to the framework targets utilize Agile Development Deliverable in Step 6 Step 5: Internal Reviews at ETS Three internal content reviews An internal editorial review An internal bias and sensitivity review Deliverable in Step 6 Step 6: Submission of Tasks to CDE and CDE Review Performance Task Development Technology-Enhanced Item Development Traditional Item Development Draft Item Development Step 7: External reviews with content and bias and sensitivity review panels Recruit Committees Prepare the Necessary Materials Facilitate Review Record results Meeting Summary Report
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  • Commencement of Development 5.3.1 In the event that development on the Lands has not commenced within five (5) years from the date of registration of this Agreement at the Registry of Deeds or Land Registry Office, as indicated herein, the Agreement shall have no further force or effect and henceforth the development of the Lands shall conform with the provisions of the Land Use By-law. For the purpose of this section, commencement of development shall mean issuance of a Mobile Home Park Construction Permit. 5.3.2 For the purpose of this section, Council may consider granting an extension of the commencement of development time period through a resolution under Section 4.1 of this Agreement, if the Municipality receives a written request from the Developer at least sixty (60) calendar days prior to the expiry of the commencement of development time period.

  • Project Development a. Collaborate with COUNTY and project clients to identify requirements and develop a project Scope Statement. a. Develop a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for each project. b. Evaluate Scope Statement to develop a preliminary cost estimate and determinate whether project be vendor bid or be executed under a Job Order Contract (JOC).

  • Staff Development ‌ The County and the Association agree that the County retains full authority to determine training needs, resources that can be made available, and the method of payment for training authorized by the County. Nothing in this subsection shall preclude the right of an employee to request specific training.

  • Curriculum Development This includes the analysis and coordination of textual materials; constant review of current literature in the field, some of which are selected for the college library collection, the preparation of selective, descriptive materials such as outlines and syllabi; conferring with other faculty and administration on curricular problems; and, the attendance and participation in inter and intra-college conferences and advisory committees.

  • Completion of Development 7.4.1 Upon the completion of the whole development or complete phases of the development, Council may review this Agreement, in whole or in part, and may: (a) retain the Agreement in its present form; (b) negotiate a new Agreement; (c) discharge this Agreement; or (d) for those portions of the development which are completed, discharge this Agreement and apply appropriate zoning pursuant to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law for Halifax Peninsula as may be amended from time to time.

  • Skills Development The Company acknowledges the changing pace of technology in the electrical contracting industry and the need for employees to understand those changes and have the necessary skill requirements to keep the Company at the forefront of the industry. The Parties to this Agreement recognise that in order to increase the efficiency, productivity and competitiveness of the Company, a commitment to training and skill development is required. Accordingly, the parties commit themselves to: i) Developing a more highly skilled and flexible workforce. ii) Providing employees with career opportunities through appropriate training to acquire the additional skills as required by the Company. Taking into account; The current and future skill needs of the Company. The size, structure and nature of the Company. The need to develop vocational skills relevant to the Company and the Electrical Contracting Industry. Where, by agreement between the employee and employer, an employee undertakes training providing skills, which are not a company specific requirement, any time spent in the completion of this training shall be unpaid.

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