DI-SESS-81525D

Test Package

Specifies preparation instructions for the Test Package used to examine and evaluate an individual's or unit's achievement of specific learning objectives or performance standards.

Approval DateJune 26, 2024

AMSC NumberN10489

Preparing ActivityAS

Project NumberSESS-2024-020

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DTIC ApplicableNo

GIDEP ApplicableNo

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Applicable FormsNone

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DID Formatfree_text

963C CompliantYes

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

Supersedes

DI-SESS-81525C

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Description & Purpose

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Application & Interrelationship

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Use & Relationship

The Test Package is used to examine and evaluate an individual's or unit's achievement of specific learning objectives or performance standards.

This Data Item Description (DID) contains the preparation instructions for the content and format of the Test Package.

This DID contains the format, content, and intended use information for the data product resulting from the performance requirements described by 3.2.9 of MIL-PRF-29612B, and is applicable to the acquisition of training data products. Data product performance evaluation criteria are specified in 4.3.9 of MIL-PRF-29612B.

It is not intended that all the requirements contained herein should be applied to every program or program phase. Any individual data requirement contained in this DID is subject to deletion tailoring.

This DID supersedes DI-SESS-81525C.

Preparation Instructions

1Reference documentsThe applicable issue of the documents cited herein, including their approval dates and dates of any applicable amendments, notices, and reviews, shall be as specified in the contract.

2FormatThe contractor format is acceptable. Standard digital data, when specified must be in compliance with the content and format requirements specified in the DoD Data Architecture (DDA) and the Defense Data Dictionary System (DDDS). The deliverable of the product required by this DID meets the intent and requirements of DODINST 5000.2.

3ContentThe Test Package shall contain the following:

3.1Front matterThe content of front matter shall be in accordance with Appendix A of MIL-PRF-29612B.

3.2Test itemsThis data shall consist of the following:

3.2.1Individual test items

3.2.2Test item identifier

3.2.3A cross-reference list of test item identifiers and related Learning Objective (LO) identifiers

3.2.4Answers to individual test items with the supporting reference identifier

3.2.5A description of test item criticality to

3.2.5.1Safety

3.2.5.2Overall measurement of trainee's ability to perform required tasks

3.2.5.3Environmental considerations

3.2.6A description of test item constraints (e.g., personnel, safety, environmental)

3.2.7A description of test item support materials (e.g., publications, equipment, software, and hardware requirements)

3.2.8Test item type (e.g., performance, prediction of performance)

3.3Test(s)This data shall consist of the following:

3.3.1Cover sheet

3.3.2Instructions for taking the test

3.3.3Safety considerations

3.3.4Test items

3.3.5Student response recording capability

3.3.6A list of all materials required for test item administration and completion

3.3.7Computer managed instruction interface capability

3.3.8Storage and maintenance instructions and container/jacket

3.3.9Random test generation capability

3.3.10Test type (e.g., performance, prediction of performance)

3.4Test administration materialsThis data shall consist of the following:

3.4.1Testing planThis data shall document the test strategy for individual courses and shall consist of the following:

3.4.1.1Minimum passing grade for the course and rationale

3.4.1.2Schedule of tests administered in the course and learning objectives measured by each test

3.4.1.3A description of the types of testsA description of the types of tests (e.g., adaptive test, aptitude test, achievement test, comparative test, criterion-referenced test, performance test, performance-based test, etc.) used to determine the trainee's grade, with rationale.

3.4.1.4A description of the grading methodA description of the grading method (e.g., normative, criterion referenced, grading criteria, weighting criteria, etc.) for evaluating student performance on the test, with rationale.

3.4.1.5A description of the method to be used to determine the trainee's final course grade

3.4.1.6A description of the review, remediation, and retesting procedures

3.4.1.7A description of the testing constraints which prevent testing of learning objectives as stated with work-around justification

3.4.1.8A description of the methodA description of the method (e.g., rating scales, yes/no, SAT/UNSAT) used to assign grades to performance tests with supporting documentation for conversion to numerical grade.

3.4.1.9Rationale for courses which have SAT/UNSAT grading criteria

3.4.1.10Rationale for test item and test placement within the structure of the course

3.4.1.11A description of the methodology for generation of random tests

3.4.1.12A description of the testing procedures and security considerations for web-based testing

3.4.2Test administration dataThis data shall contain the materials necessary for the test administrator to conduct individual tests. It shall consist of:

3.4.2.1Cover

3.4.2.2Instructions to the individual conducting the testsInstructions to the individual conducting the tests shall include pre-test duties to be completed in preparation for the test, pre-test instructions to the individuals taking the test, test monitoring guidance, and post-test instructions.

3.4.2.3Test answer sheet to include data identifying location of response in supporting documentation

3.4.2.4Answer key(s)/scoring templates

3.4.2.5A description of test item criticality to

3.4.2.5.1Safety

3.4.2.5.2Overall measurement of trainee's ability to perform required tasks

3.4.2.5.3Environmental considerations

3.4.2.6A description of test item constraints (e.g., personnel, safety)

3.4.2.7A description of test item support materials (e.g., publications, equipment)

3.4.2.8Flow charts for computer-based testsFlow charts for computer-based tests which depict the placement of test and test items within the course and branching for remediation.

3.4.2.9Computer-based grade computation strategy

3.4.2.10Test item selection criteria for computer generated test(s)

3.4.2.11Program documentation for computer generated test(s)

3.4.2.12Test supplements that contain information concerning special items required by the examinee during the test that will not be provided by the test administrator

3.4.2.13Computer software for generation of multiple tests, by random selection of test items

3.4.2.14Computer software for administration of tests (run-time version)

3.4.2.15A description of testing procedures and security considerations for web-based testing

3.4.3Test noticesThis data shall contain information concerning test administration dates and the identity of study materials.

3.4.4Test interoperabilityThis data shall contain information concerning the capability and structure of test and test items that support Sharable Content Objects (SCO), Course Structure Format (CSF), and Learning Management System (LMS).

3.5Test item cross-reference chartThis data shall include a cross-reference chart showing the relationships among test item, lesson topic, learning objective, training task, and job task.

3.6Standard digital dataStandard digital data shall be delivered for the Standard Data Elements (SDEs).

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