Standard Setting for Science EOC Testing
The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit proposals and obtain
quotations for the following psychometric services for Edition 3 of the Biology, Physical
Science, Physics, and Chemistry end-of-course tests (EOC).
Setting standards for the North Carolina End-of-Course Tests in Biology, Physical
Science, Physics, and Chemistry using a valid, legally defensible standard setting
plan that meets the requirements set forth in this RFP.
Standard setting shall include:
o Conducting the appropriate training of standard-setting committee
members in the preferred standard-setting method for purposes of
determining standards based on knowledgeable judgment.
o Leading and facilitating group discussions and processes for the standardsetting
meeting and review of the achievement level descriptors.
o Conducting appropriate review of the standard-setting processes and data
to ensure alignment to the specifications included in this document.
Provide technical documentation/report to the North Carolina Department of
Public Instruction (NCDPI) of strategies and procedures used prior to, during, and
after standard setting with documentation of standard-setting data collected,
results of analysis, achievement level descriptors, and recommended standards
based on committee judgment and ensuing analysis.
Meet with NCDPI staff, as required, to fulfill the terms of this RFP.
Provide a level of assurance that the established procedures and timelines
specified in this document can be met.
The NCDPI shall assume all responsibility for the final signoff of standard setting
data, results of analysis, achievement level descriptors, and recommended
standards.
