Illustrative Examples
To illustrate the articulation of a validation argument for NAEP, we use a released NAEP fourth grade reading assessment task called "A Brick to Cuddle Up To." which is described as an informational text (National Assessment Governing Board, 2002a). We use this task to illustrate our notion of how a validation argument can make it easier to identify target and ancillary skills, as well as appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities and English language learners.
Example 1:
Sue,
