College and Career Readiness Assessment Validation of the Key Cognitive Strategies Framework
In this study, the authors examined the psychometric properties of the key cognitive strategies (KCS) within the CollegeCareerReady™ School Diagnostic, a self-report measure of critical thinking skills intended for high school students. Using a cross-validation approach, an exploratory factor analys...
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Published in | Assessment for effective intervention Vol. 38; no. 3; pp. 163 - 171 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Los Angeles, CA
SAGE Publications
01.06.2013
SAGE Publications and Hammill Institute on Disabilities |
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Summary: | In this study, the authors examined the psychometric properties of the key cognitive strategies (KCS) within the CollegeCareerReady™ School Diagnostic, a self-report measure of critical thinking skills intended for high school students. Using a cross-validation approach, an exploratory factor analysis was conducted with a randomly selected portion of the sample (n = 516) and resulted in five reliable factors: (a) problem formulation, (b) research, (c) interpretation, (d) communication, and (e) precision/accuracy. A confirmatory factor analysis was conducted with the remaining sample (n = 808). Goodness-of-fit indices indicated acceptable model fit. The five-factor solution is consistent with earlier validity studies of the KCS framework. Implications for use by high school personnel in evaluation of instructional programs and as a value-added assessment are discussed. |
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ISSN: | 1534-5084 1938-7458 |
DOI: | 10.1177/1534508412448668 |