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An Update to Compiled ORF Norms (Technical Report No. 1702)

Hasbrouck, J., Tindal, G. (2017). An update to compiled ORF norms. (Technical Report No. 1702). Eugene, OR: Behavioral Research and Teaching, University of Oregon. This paper describes the origins of the widely used curriculum-­based measure of oral reading fluency (ORF) and how the creation and use of ORF norms has evolved over time.     TechRpt_1702

Teacher Survey of the Accessibility and Text Features of the Computerized Oral Reading Evaluation (CORE). (Technical Report No. 1601).

Kahn, J., Nese, J. F. T., Alonzo, J. (2016). Teacher survey of the accessibility and text features of the computerized oral reading evaluation (CORE). (Technical Report No. 1601). Eugene, OR: Behavioral Research and Teaching, University of Oregon. There is strong theoretical support for oral reading fluency (ORF) as an essential building block of reading proficiency. The current study was part of a larger project to develop and validate a computerized ORF assessment system–Computerized Oral Reading Evaluation(CORE)–to reduce limitations in current…
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Innovation Need Survey: Implementing a Technology Tool to Improve Early Data-based Decisions to Address and Prevent Learning Disabilities (Technical Report No. 1602)

Irvin, P. S., Pilger, M., Sáez. L., Alonzo, J. (2016). Innovation need survey: Implementing a technology tool to improve early data-based decisions to address and prevent learning disabilities (Technical Report No. 1602). Eugene, OR: Behavioral Research and Teaching, University of Oregon. The purpose of this report is to learn about the field’s readiness to implement a tablet-based early screening system designed to support teacher decision-making and improve learning outcomes in preschool and kindergarten settings, based on input from Oregon early…
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Distributed Item Review: Administrator User Guide (Technical Report No. 1603)

Irvin, P. S. (2016). Distributed item review: Administrator user guide. (Technical Report No. 1603). Eugene, OR: Behavioral Research and Teaching, University of Oregon. The Distributed Item Review (DIR; Behavioral Research and Teaching, 2013) is a secure and flexible, web-based system designed to present test items to expert reviewers across a broad geographic area for evaluation of important dimensions of quality (e.g., alignment with standards, bias, sensitivity, and student accessibility). The DIR is comprised of essential features that allow system administrators to…
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Error Analysis in Mathematics (Technical Report No. 1012)

Lai, C. F. (2010). Error analysis in Mathematics (Technical Report No. 1012). Eugene, OR: Behavioral Research and Teaching, University of Oregon. Error analysis is a method commonly used to identify the cause of studenterrorswhen they make consistent mistakes. It is a process of reviewing a student’s work and then looking for patterns of misunderstanding. Errors in mathematics can be factual, procedural, or conceptual, and may occur for a number of reasons.      TechRpt_1012

An Exploration of Differential Item Functioning With the easyCBM Middle School Mathematics Tests: Grades 6-8 (Technical Report No. 1501)

Anderson, D., Park, S., Alonzo, J., Tindal, G. (2015).   An exploration of differential item functioning with the easyCBM middle school mathematics tests: grades 6-8 (Technical Report No. 1501). Eugene, OR: Behavioral Research and Teaching, University of Oregon. The purpose of this technical report is to summarize the results of an investigation into the differential item functioning (DIF) of the easyCBM(R) middle school mathematics items, Grades 6-8, designed to measure the Common Core State Standards.     TechRpt_1501