How should program completers who are prepared in and take tests for more than one licensure area or endorsement be counted when calculating aggregate and summary pass rates?
The Title II reporting guide defines aggregate pass rates as the proportion of program completers who passed all the tests they took in each of the six designated areas (see page 12 of the Reference and Reporting Guide). Summary pass rates are defined as the proportion of program completers who passed all tests they took for their areas of specialization among those who took one or more tests in their specialization areas.Unfortunately, the guide is somewhat unclear on the issue of how to include program completers who are prepared and take tests in more than one area in the calculation of aggregate and summary pass rates. More specifically, the question that arises is whether those seeking certification or licensure in more than one area should then be counted twice in the aggregate and summary pass rates.As was agreed in the deliberations of the consultative committee established by the Department for implementing Title II, pass rates are to be based on individuals, not tests. The su
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