Iterative Cognitive Interview Design to Uncover Children's Spatial Reasoning

Authors

Elizabeth R. Thomas, Stephens CollegeFollow
Robyn K. Pinilla, The University of Texas at El PasoFollow
Leanne R. Ketterlin-Geller, Southern Methodist UniversityFollow
Cassandra Hatfield, Southern Methodist UniversityFollow

DOI

https://doi.org/10.7275/pare.1918

Abstract

Cognitive interviews play an important role in articulating the intended construct of educational assessments. This paper describes the iterative development of protocols for cognitive interviews with kindergarten through second-grade children to understand how their spatial reasoning skill development aligns with intended constructs. We describe the procedures used to gather evidence of construct relevance and improved alignment to task-based interview items through multiple pilot rounds before conducting cognitive interviews. We found improved alignment and reduced construct irrelevant variance after protocol revisions.

Recommended Citation

Thomas, Elizabeth R.; Pinilla, Robyn K.; Ketterlin-Geller, Leanne R.; and Hatfield, Cassandra (2023) "Iterative Cognitive Interview Design to Uncover Children's Spatial Reasoning," Practical Assessment, Research, and Evaluation: Vol. 28, Article 12.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7275/pare.1918
Available at: https://scholarworks.umass.edu/pare/vol28/iss1/12