Sentences with phrase «as adaptive testing»

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The study used an age - and IQ - matched sample of school - aged youth diagnosed with ASD to assess sex differences according to the standard clinical tests including the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and the Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised (ADI - R), as well as parent reported autistic traits and adaptive skills.

It also allows states to take advantage of a range of innovative approaches to improve assessment and reduce the burden of tests, such as utilizing computer - adaptive assessment, implementing smaller interim assessments in place of large summative tests, and diverse measures such as performance - based assessments.

Computer - adaptive assessments (such as those developed by the Smarter Balanced consortium) can be structured and administered in ways that measure growth at every level, without overburdening any student with a ridiculously long test.

Kingsbury currently serves as the president of the International Association for Computerized Adaptive Testing.

These briefs include topics such as content coverage, testing time, adaptive testing, field testing, and timeline development.

It is understandable that a school would want to use adaptive reading technologies for struggling students as an intervention, or for short - term test prep.

The Smarter Balanced adaptive test aims to provide educators with more authentic indicators of their students» college and career readiness, but some educators have found the test's technology to be limiting and difficult; EdTech leader Steven Rasmussen even went so far as to say, «Not one of the practice and training test items is improved through the use of technology... The primitive software used only makes it more difficult for students and reduces the reliability of the resulting scores.»

The 56 % meeting or exceeding standard for CA's grade 11 E / LA result was an outlier with blinking red lights that defies meaningful interpretation other than a grossly discrepant cut score (to the low side) or some other test development flaw (such as an inadequate item bank for a computer - adaptive test) or an error in the test administration or scoring process, or some weird effect due to the increased number of grade 11 students with scores since EAP moved from voluntary to mandatory in 2015 [which usually would involve a decrease in scores, a reasonable interpretation for the decrease in Math EAP scores this year, rather than an increase in scores].

Lawmakers already approved in the 2015 - 15 budget an allocation of $ 17.5 million for additional instructional time; $ 5.5 million for diagnostic and screening tools as well as computer adaptive tests; and $ 3.0 million to hire early literacy coaches.

So in Idaho's plan, our assessments stay the same as they were under No Child Left Behind... with the addition of computer adaptive tests.

Although the use of adaptive tests within a school such as Mountain View may seem like just a measurement issue, it is really a strategy that affects the equity of teaching and learning.

The number of school districts using these tests will likely continue to increase as providers develop adaptive assessments that reflect the Common Core State Standards and that can be used to help identify students who are likely to have difficulty in demonstrating proficiency on the new Common Core assessments.

The first is a computer adaptive test — the portion of the assessment done electronically with adaptive questions based on student responses — and the second is a performance task, such as essays.

In most studies, adaptive tests have been found to be as accurate as fixed - form tests that are twice as long.

Computerized adaptive testing (CAT), which was first developed four decades ago (Weiss & Betz, 1973; Weiss & Kingsbury, 1984), begins with a large pool of questions and then selects individual questions for test takers, depending on their responses as they go along.

A related issue is providing the devices to take an adaptive test, such as laptops or tablets.

Built using the same innovative approach to differentiated instruction and proprietary adaptive content system as Pro, Access features classroom - tested linguistic scaffolds and a targeted student literacy routine specifically designed to meet the unique needs of ELL students and accelerate their language acquisition and literacy gains.

It will also be adaptive — completely online with test questions that change as a student gets an answer right or wrong.

The local school personnel were, as would be expected, very positive about new curricular initiatives, the technological support provided during test administration, and the «relaxed atmosphere» in which the students took the untimed, computer adaptive SBAC test.

It notes that experts across the country admit that computer adaptive tests such as the SBAC are «in their infancy» and their validity can not yet be established.

Because Smarter Balanced uses a computer adaptive format, its technology requirements, such as computer devices needed and Internet bandwidth, can mean that the new test will twice as long to administer compared to the traditional MEAP test.

Instead, they are «adaptive tests» that automatically change as a test taker provides answers.

Bill Tucker, a managing director at Education Sector, a Washington, D.C., think tank, says states like Oregon have led the way with so - called adaptive tests, computerized assessments that actually change as students answer questions right or wrong.

Our test car's options list included the adaptive suspension, touch - screen navigation, Fender premium audio and 19 - inch alloy wheels, which raised the as - tested price to $ 39,910.

The 3.2 FSI Quattro automatic is the priciest, most potent, and most sophisticated version of the new model range at launch — especially when it is fitted, as was our test car, with high - tech options such as Drive Select, dynamic steering, switchable dampers, lane assist (departure warning), side assist (rearview blind spot detection), adaptive cruise control, adaptive headlights (swiveling xenons), and eighteen - inch wheels shod with 245 / 40 YR -18 Michelin Pilot Sport tires.

Our test car rode on the standard 18 - inch wheels and was optioned with the adaptive damping system and sport rear differential that's part of the $ 2,500 S sport package, as well as the $ 1,150 variable - ratio steering rack.

Our heavily specced test car is equipped with, amongst other things, Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keeping Aid systems, a Low Speed Safety System (helps you to avoid crashing in town), Traffic Sign Recognition (displays the last speed limit sign you passed), Driver Alert (works out how «with it» you are and whether you should stop for some caffeine), Blind Spot Information, Adaptive Cruise Control, Auto High Beam headlights, Stop - Start and Active Park Assist (which will identify a big enough kerbside parking space as you drive past and then steer you into it).

Let's check out the light metallic blue test car, which is equipped with such extras as magnetic dampers, adaptive headlights, and the trick seven - speed F1 dual - clutch gearbox.

You also get available features like Around View camera systems as well as adaptive cruise control to go with a complement of airbags and great crash test scores.

Our test was equipped with the optional Driver Assist Package and bird's - eye view camera, adaptive headlamps, power moonroof, and upgraded audio package for an as - tested price of $ 37,255.

Options as tested: SafetyTec Group — Blind Spot and Cross Path Detection, Power Multi-Function Mirrors with Manual Fold - Away ($ 1,045), Technology Group — Full Speed Collision Warning with Crash Mitigation, Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Advanced Brake Assist, Rain Sensitive Windshield Wipers, Exterior Mirrors with Turn Signals, Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control, LaneSense Lane Departure Warning ($ 1,495), Comfort / Convenience Group — Power Liftgate, Remote Start System, Keyless Enter - N - Go / Passive Entry, A / C Auto Temperature Control with Dual Zone Control, Auto - Dimming Rearview Mirror w / Microphone, Power Eight - Way Driver Seat, Power Four - Way Driver Lumbar Adjust, Security Alarm, Universal Garage Door Opener ($ 1,645), Leather Interior Group — Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats, Heated Front Seats, Heated Steering Wheel ($ 1,495), 3.2 - Liter V6 24 - Valve VVT Engine with Stop / Start — Stop / Start System, Dual Bright Exhaust Outlets ($ 1,745), Black Hood Decal ($ 199), Uconnect 8.4 AN AM / FM / SXM / HD / BT / NAV — GPS Navigation, HD Radio, SiriusXM Travel Link / 5 - Year Subscription, SiriusXM Traffic / 5 - Year Service ($ 845)

Honda was among the first mainstream automakers to test and apply these driver aids to its vehicles, and while they may not be as sophisticated as some luxury brands like Mercedes - Benz and BMW, important features like emergency braking and adaptive cruise control work perfectly.

As part of its Performance Package, our test model came with high - intensity discharge headlamps with Lexus's adaptive front lighting system, enabling the headlights to swivel to correspond to the direction of the vehicle when turning, and rain - sensing wipers.

As Hyundai advertised the system as having full stop capability, I tested the adaptive cruise control in traffic, my foot hovering over the brake pedal as the car ahead stopped at a red lighAs Hyundai advertised the system as having full stop capability, I tested the adaptive cruise control in traffic, my foot hovering over the brake pedal as the car ahead stopped at a red lighas having full stop capability, I tested the adaptive cruise control in traffic, my foot hovering over the brake pedal as the car ahead stopped at a red lighas the car ahead stopped at a red light.

Porsche's PASM adaptive dampers come as standard, and in Normal mode the Macan glides over the road — especially with the optional # 1,004 air suspension fitted to our test car.

@ 1,250 - 4,000 rpm Transmission Eight - speed Tiptronic S automatic with steering - wheel shifter Brakes Four - wheel disc with ABS Tires P245 / 50ZR / 18 front, P275 / 45ZR / 18 rear Price: base / as tested $ 113,300 / $ 126,635 Destination charge $ 1,115 Natural Resources Canada fuel economy (L / 100 km) Combined Electricity + Gasoline: 4.7 L; Gasoline only: 9.4 L Standard features Bi-Xenon dynamic headlamps, LED running lights, LED tail lights, heated 8 - way power adjustable seats, heated multi-function steering wheel, dual zone automatic climate control, Adaptive air suspension including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), electric moon roof, Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with Navigation, 7 - inch colour touch screen, CD / DVD, premium audio system with 11 speakers and hard - drive, Bluetooth, 18 - inch alloy wheels, remote entry with interior alarm heated mirrors, Auto Start / Stop, Automatic rain - sensing wipers, power operated tailgate, ParkAssist (front and rear), leather seating.

Quick Specs Vehicle: 2014 Range Rover Evoque Base Price: $ 41,100 Options: ($ 15,200) Dynamic Premium Package includes - Pure Plus Package: power leather seats with lumbar and memory, Homelink, fixed panoramic roof with power blind, front fog lights and headlamp power wash, powered tailgate; Climate Control Package: heated front and rear seats, windshield, steering wheel, and washer jet; Plus: adaptive Xenon headlamps with LED signature, auto high - beam assist, surround camera, blind - spot monitor with closing vehicle sensor, HDD navigation, voice control, passive entry, red Evoque badge, 20 - inch alloy wheels, loadspace storage rails, sport exhaust tips, active dynamics, bright pedals, Oxford leather steering wheel, perforated leather seats and door panel with contrast stitch, textured aluminum finisher, SiriusXM satellite and HD radio, advanced park assist with park exit; Meridian surround sound: 825 - watt, 17 - speakers with subwoofer; Black: grille, side vents, side mirror caps, and sump guard finisher -($ 1,295) Adaptive cruise control with queue - assist forward alert and intelligent emergency braking -($ 550) Cirrus headliner, contrast black roof Price as tested (including destination): adaptive Xenon headlamps with LED signature, auto high - beam assist, surround camera, blind - spot monitor with closing vehicle sensor, HDD navigation, voice control, passive entry, red Evoque badge, 20 - inch alloy wheels, loadspace storage rails, sport exhaust tips, active dynamics, bright pedals, Oxford leather steering wheel, perforated leather seats and door panel with contrast stitch, textured aluminum finisher, SiriusXM satellite and HD radio, advanced park assist with park exit; Meridian surround sound: 825 - watt, 17 - speakers with subwoofer; Black: grille, side vents, side mirror caps, and sump guard finisher -($ 1,295) Adaptive cruise control with queue - assist forward alert and intelligent emergency braking -($ 550) Cirrus headliner, contrast black roof Price as tested (including destination): Adaptive cruise control with queue - assist forward alert and intelligent emergency braking -($ 550) Cirrus headliner, contrast black roof Price as tested (including destination): $ 59,140

Unfortunately, the Active Scan suspension wasn't functioning, as engineers are still calibrating the system, but our test car had adaptive dampers.

Options as Tested Adaptive cruise control ($ 1,295), Santorini black contrast roof ($ 650), Dynamic Package - 21 - inch wheels, TFT virtual display, red badges, aluminum gas and brake pedals, 155 mph top speed, special interior colors and piping, gloss black mirrors, sport textured aluminum trim ($ 2,500), ebony headliner ($ 350), Luxury Climate Comfort & Visibility Pack — heated and cooled front and rear seats, front cooler box, 16 - way power seats, auto dim exterior mirrors, adaptive headlights, heated windshield and steering wheel, four - zone climate control ($ 3,545), Meridian Premium Audio Pack — 825 watts, 19 - speaker surround sound, satellite and HD radio ($ 2,000), rear seat entertainment (Adaptive cruise control ($ 1,295), Santorini black contrast roof ($ 650), Dynamic Package - 21 - inch wheels, TFT virtual display, red badges, aluminum gas and brake pedals, 155 mph top speed, special interior colors and piping, gloss black mirrors, sport textured aluminum trim ($ 2,500), ebony headliner ($ 350), Luxury Climate Comfort & Visibility Pack — heated and cooled front and rear seats, front cooler box, 16 - way power seats, auto dim exterior mirrors, adaptive headlights, heated windshield and steering wheel, four - zone climate control ($ 3,545), Meridian Premium Audio Pack — 825 watts, 19 - speaker surround sound, satellite and HD radio ($ 2,000), rear seat entertainment (adaptive headlights, heated windshield and steering wheel, four - zone climate control ($ 3,545), Meridian Premium Audio Pack — 825 watts, 19 - speaker surround sound, satellite and HD radio ($ 2,000), rear seat entertainment ($ 1,800)

Options As Tested Adaptive cruise control ($ 1,295), Santorini black contrast roof ($ 650), Dynamic Package — 21 - inch wheels, TFT virtual display, red badges, aluminum gas and brake pedals, 155mph top speed, special interior colors and piping, gloss - black mirrors, sport - textured aluminum trim ($ 2,500), ebony headliner ($ 350), Luxury Climate Comfort & Visibility Pack — heated and cooled front and rear seats, front cooler box, 16 - way power seats, auto - dim exterior mirrors, adaptive headlights, heated windshield and steering wheel, four - zone climate control ($ 3,545), Meridian Premium Audio Pack — 825 watts, 19 speaker surround sound, satellite and HD radio ($ 2,000), rear - seat entertainment (Adaptive cruise control ($ 1,295), Santorini black contrast roof ($ 650), Dynamic Package — 21 - inch wheels, TFT virtual display, red badges, aluminum gas and brake pedals, 155mph top speed, special interior colors and piping, gloss - black mirrors, sport - textured aluminum trim ($ 2,500), ebony headliner ($ 350), Luxury Climate Comfort & Visibility Pack — heated and cooled front and rear seats, front cooler box, 16 - way power seats, auto - dim exterior mirrors, adaptive headlights, heated windshield and steering wheel, four - zone climate control ($ 3,545), Meridian Premium Audio Pack — 825 watts, 19 speaker surround sound, satellite and HD radio ($ 2,000), rear - seat entertainment (adaptive headlights, heated windshield and steering wheel, four - zone climate control ($ 3,545), Meridian Premium Audio Pack — 825 watts, 19 speaker surround sound, satellite and HD radio ($ 2,000), rear - seat entertainment ($ 1,800)

Powered by a performance - tuned 5L V8 producing 423bhp at 6,600 rpm and 505Nm of torque Sport Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM) programmed to suit high performance driving Limited Slip Differential fitted as standard Lexus / Brembo developed 360 mm ventilated and drilled six piston front and 345 mm two piston rear disc brakes provide optimum braking performance Bespoke, lightweight forged BBS 19 - inch alloy wheels Dedicated high - performance tyres, developed with Michelin and Bridgestone Stiffer, stronger, lower suspension design Pre-crash Safety (PCS) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) fitted as standard 10 airbags including driver and passenger knee airbags Multimedia Pack with 14 speaker Mark Levinson premium surround audio system, satellite navigation and rear park assist monitor fitted as standard Extensive pre-production testing carried out at the world's top race circuits Nought to 100km / h in 4.8 seconds with top speed electronically limited to 270km / h The introduction of the IS F represents a significant milestone in the history of Lexus.

Crash - Avoidance Our Clubman wasn't fitted with the Active Driving Assistant Parking so we couldn't test adaptive cruise or the auto high beams, but we're glad to see it as an option.

The BMWs made available for road test by Autocar have invariably been specced up with the adaptive dampers, it's almost impossible to find cars with this feature as demonstrators in the dealerships or, for that matter, in dealer stock.

For ticking nearly every option box available (the Prestige trim level opens up a few items unavailable on lower trims, like ventilated seats, adaptive cruise control, and more), $ 49,075 as - tested feels like a decent deal.

The LR3, $ 58,018 as tested, is loaded with safety features, including adaptive headlights and a full array of air bags.

With the optional tech package (adds adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning) and floor mats, the as - tested price comes to $ 25,910.

The test car also packed optional features such as the excellent nine - speaker Beats audio system, bi-xenon automatic headlights, adaptive cruise control, power tailgate, rearview camera, heated windshield, and metallic paint, among other things.

The route was blessedly low - traffic, so I wasn't able to test the driver aid features (adaptive cruise control, blind - spot monitoring and semiautonomous parking, among others), but I did get to play around with the standard Android Auto, MirrorLink and Apple CarPlay connectivity, as well as the optional OEM navigation.

Our Audi S8 also served as a test pad for a set of driver aid features that included blind spot assistance, adaptive cruise control, and lane departure warning system, this last feature being new for Audi.

This particular model seen here came with an as - tested price of $ 43,690 with a few options ticked such as the Active Drive II system, Technology Package (includes adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, parking assist, and rain - sensing wipers), and a panoramic sunroof.