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I focus much of my research on understanding the psychometric properties of tests. This work has included research on the effects of item formats and the use of constructed-response versus multiple-choice items. I also address ways to develop test items to maximize test accessibility, making the test accessible to diverse test takers, including those with cognitive impairments or limited English proficiency. I have a strong interest in applied measurement, spending a good deal of time working with schools and school districts to develop methods for improving their use of large-scale test information for planning and evaluation. This includes working with teachers on classroom assessment and the development of home-grown common-course exams across a district. I am doing research with graduate students on MN youth and their profile of assets and school engagement as well as involvement in out-of-school activities.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Michigan State University
Award Date: Aug 19 1999
MA, Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota
Award Date: Mar 15 1995
External Positions
National Council on Measurement in Education
American Educational Research Association
Research interests
- achievement gap
- educational disparities
- opportunity gap
- educational measurement
- educational testing
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Projects
Expanding Early Language and Literacy Spanish Individual
Wackerle-Hollman, A. K. & Rodriguez, M. C.
8/1/16 → 7/31/20
Project: Research project
Expanding Individual Growth and Development Indicators o
McConnell, S. R., Rodriguez, M. C. & Wackerle-Hollman, A. K.
8/1/16 → 7/31/20
Project: Research project
Making Progress with Progress Monitoring: Developing Ear
Wackerle-Hollman, A. K., McConnell, S. R. & Rodriguez, M. C.
8/1/16 → 7/31/20
Project: Research project
Growth and Development Indicators-Automated Applications
Wackerle-Hollman, A. K., McConnell, S. R. & Rodriguez, M. C.
Institute of Education Sciences
9/1/14 → 8/31/19
Project: Research project
Decision Rule Research Project: Curriculum-Based Measure
Christ, T. J., Harwell, M. R., Rodriguez, M. C., Desjardins, C. D. & Kohli, N.
7/1/13 → 12/31/18
Project: Research project
Research Output
Are Multiple-choice Items Too Fat?
Haladyna, T. M., Rodriguez, M. C. & Stevens, C., Oct 2 2019, In : Applied Measurement in Education. 32, 4, p. 350-364 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Developing a Measure of Spanish Phonological Awareness for Preschool Age Children: Spanish Individual Growth and Development Indicators
Wackerle-Hollman, A., Durán, L., Brunner, S., Palma, J., Kohlmeier, T. & Rodriguez, M. C., Jan 2 2019, In : Educational Assessment. 24, 1, p. 33-56 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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A comparative international study of differences in beliefs between future teachers and their educators
Rodriguez, M. C., Tatto, M. T., Palma, J. & Nickodem, K., Aug 16 2018, Exploring the Mathematical Education of Teachers Using TEDS-M Data. Springer International Publishing, p. 165-192 28 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Exploring the mathematical education of teachers using TEDS-M data
Tatto, M. T., Rodriguez, M. C., Smith, W. M., Reckase, M. D. & Bankov, K., Aug 16 2018, Springer International Publishing. 579 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
Item development research and practice
Albano, A. D. & Rodriguez, M. C., Mar 8 2018, Handbook of Accessible Instruction and Testing Practices: Issues, Innovations, and Applications. Springer International Publishing, p. 181-198 18 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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