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VSA Research & Presentations

The VSA is an active contributor to innovative research particularly in the areas of student learning outcomes measurement, net price calculation tools, and the development of new models to track student progress.

Links in the right menu provide access to a selection of key reports.

2010 AIR Forum Presentation 2010 NASFAA Conference Presentation VSA Calculator Resources Resources for Effective Test Administration
FIPSE Grant: Test Validity Study

Key Points of TVS Report for the VSA (updated 11/3/09)

Test Validity Study (TVS) Report (10/2/09)

TVS: Executive Summary (10/6/09)


Value-Added Methodology

ACT Report on Value-added Methodology (4/14/09)

ETS Report on Value-added Methodology (9/1/08)

CLA White Paper: Advancing Institutional Value-Added Score Estimation (6/1/09)


Learning Outcomes Test Info

Background on VSA Learning Outcomes Test Selection (1/23/08)

Measuring Learning Outcomes with CAAP(LINK)

Measuring Learning Outcomes with CLA

Measuring Learning Outcomes with MAPP(LINK)


Success & Progress Rate

Methodology for Calculating Success & Progress Rate (9/2/08)

Generating the Student Success & Progress Rate - National Student Clearinghouse(LINK)