Embedding items has the potential to be a more equitable measure of reading comprehension for marginalized groups¶

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Evidence · 1 study · causal r? · q2
Currency · newest study 2022 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person

Subclaims¶

q2 i? The embedded format has potential to be more equitable by removing measurement barriers, particularly for students with disabilities, memory-load difficulties, English language learners, and test anxiety. → Guerreiro 2022

Evidence¶

Guerreiro 2022¶

Guerreiro, M., & Johnson, J. (2022). Measuring student reading comprehension performance: Considerations of accuracy, equity, and engagement by embedding comprehension items within reading passages. Practical Assessment, Research, and Evaluation, 27. https://www.nwea.org/research/publication/measuring-student-reading-comprehension-performance-considerations-of-accuracy-equity-and-engagement-by-embedding-comprehension-items-within-reading-passages/

q2 · i? · causal · r?

The article states the embedded approach "has the potential to become a more equitable measurement of reading comprehension by removing barriers to measurement," naming students with disabilities, English language learners, and test anxiety as groups that may benefit; the available text reports no subgroup effect sizes.

"This approach also has the potential to become a more equitable measurement of reading comprehension by removing barriers to measurement, particularly for marginalized groups (e.g., students with disabilities, memory-load difficulties, English language learners, test anxiety)."

Discussion¶

Related Claims¶

• Classroom reading comprehension practice differs from formal assessment in item placement relative to the passage — related
• Embedded-item passages may yield improved student reading comprehension scores and a more valid measurement approach — related
• Traditional end-of-passage assessment formats may inadvertently measure extraneous constructs such as working memory, attention, and language — related
• Embedding comprehension items within reading passages significantly affects measured reading achievement compared with answering items at the end of the passage — related