Test Blueprint for A3 Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Bioscience (46MD)
About Test Blueprints
Test blueprints are created to provide guidance to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) during the item writing phase of test development. In addition, we believe that they can assist those instructors who did not participate in item writing (and administrators) to understand the broad content of the item bank. Items are formally allocated across a course outline in a three-step process*:
- CETE psychometricians send a survey starting in the summer prior to item writing and until the item bank is written. The survey asks teachers to identify competencies they deem to be most important within the course as well as the difficulty level of writing items to each competency. Survey data is used to create a suggested blueprint for review by the Ohio Department of Education program specialists and SMEs.
- SMEs review the blueprint as a large group before item writing for a specific EOC test. There and in small groups, SMEs review the course outline and have the ability to make changes to the blueprint with a documented rationale based on their experience and expertise.
- Any revisions during small group work must be approved by the larger panel of SMEs attending an item writing workshop, as well as the program specialist from the Ohio Department of Education, which is the last step and produces the final blueprint which is summarized in this document.
Test blueprints can provide high-level guidance to instructors on preparing students for testing. It is important to keep in mind that the blueprint is a tool that is used when developing the test item bank during initial item writing and test creation. As with all tests, the End-of-Course test forms are a sample of the item bank.
Interpreting the Blueprints
Test blueprints display the total number of test items SMEs planned to write to a particular outcome (as designated in the course outline created by the Ohio Department of Education Office of Career-Technical Education or by a vendor). The blueprint describes structure of the item bank which is the total pool of test items created. Final test forms of 40-items are created from the item bank.
* This newer process for producing test blueprints was implemented October 1, 2015. Item banks created prior to this date were completed under a different blueprint process and therefore we are looking backward to provide the structure of the item bank. As revisions are completed for those career fields, for example Information Technology (2017-18), the blueprint process used will be the newer model. Learn more at cete.osu.edu/expertise/assessmentTest Blueprints
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
ODE Subject Code: 010105
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.1 | Employability Skills | 3.26% |
| 1.2 | Leadership and Communication | 5.43% |
| 1.4 | Knowledge Management and Information Technology | 3.26% |
| 1.6 | Business Literacy | 3.26% |
| 1.7 | Entrepreneurship/ Entrepreneurs | 3.26% |
| 1.8 | Operations Management | 3.26% |
| 1.9 | Financial Management | 3.26% |
| 1.12 | Site and Personal Safety Procedures | 6.52% |
| Strand 2. Animal Science | ||
| 2.3 | Care and Management | 6.52% |
| Strand 3. Biotechnology | ||
| 3.1 | Research and Experiments | 5.43% |
| 3.3 | Specimen, equipment and chemical handling | 3.26% |
| 3.6 | Molecular-Genetics Technology | 2.17% |
| Strand 4. Power Systems | ||
| 4.1 | Tool, Stationary and Mobile Maintenance | 4.35% |
| 4.3 | Engines | 3.26% |
| Strand 5. Elements of Production | ||
| 5.3 | Design and Estimate | 1.09% |
| 5.6 | Construction | 1.09% |
| 5.9 | Physics and Metallurgy of Welding | 1.09% |
| 5.10 | Joining and cutting ferrous and non-ferrous materials with heat | 1.09% |
| 5.12 | Precision Agriculture | 4.35% |
| 5.15 | Animal Behavior | 2.17% |
| Strand 6. Environmental Science | ||
| 6.1 | Soils | 4.35% |
| 6.2 | Water Quality | 3.26% |
| 6.11 | Habitat Management and Restoration | 4.35% |
| Strand 7. Food Science | ||
| 7.2 | Quality Assurance | 5.43% |
| 7.5 | Food Product Development | 3.26% |
| Strand 8. Plant Science | ||
| 8.1 | Plant Nutrition | 4.35% |
| 8.4 | Growth and Management | 5.43% |
| Strand 9. Energy | ||
| 9.1 | Energy Sources | 2.17% |
Business Management for Agricultural and Environmental Systems
ODE Subject Code: 010115
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.1 | Employability Skills | 6.67% |
| 1.2 | Leadership and Communication | 10.00% |
| 1.3 | Business Ethics and Law | 6.67% |
| 1.4 | Knowledge Management and Information Technology | 6.67% |
| 1.5 | Global Environment | 2.22% |
| 1.6 | Business Literacy | 13.33% |
| 1.7 | Entrepreneurship/ Entrepreneurs | 8.89% |
| 1.8 | Operations Management | 15.56% |
| 1.9 | Financial Management | 10.00% |
| 1.10 | Sales and Marketing | 8.89% |
| 1.11 | Principles of Business Economics | 3.33% |
| Strand 5. Elements of Production | ||
| 5.16 | Biosecurity | 7.78% |
Environmental Science for Agriculture and Natural Resources
ODE Subject Code: 010720
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.1 | Employability Skills | 2.20% |
| 1.2 | Leadership and Communication | 3.30% |
| 1.3 | Business Ethics and Law | 3.30% |
| 1.11 | Principles of Business Economics | 3.30% |
| 1.12 | Site and Personal Safety Procedures | 3.30% |
| Strand 2. Animal Science | ||
| 2.4 | Recognizing Diseases and Disorders | 3.30% |
| Strand 3. Biotechnology | ||
| 3.1 | Research and Experiments | 9.89% |
| Strand 6. Environmental Science | ||
| 6.1 | Soils | 8.79% |
| 6.2 | Water Quality | 6.59% |
| 6.3 | Air Quality | 5.49% |
| 6.4 | Water Use and Management | 4.40% |
| 6.5 | Potable Water Treatment | 3.30% |
| 6.6 | Wastewater Operations | 3.30% |
| 6.7 | Solid Waste and Renewable Resource Management | 6.59% |
| 6.8 | Contaminants and Pollution Control | 6.59% |
| 6.9 | Hazardous Materials and Waste Management | 3.30% |
| 6.10 | Ecosystems | 7.69% |
| 6.11 | Habitat Management and Restoration | 8.79% |
| Strand 9. Energy | ||
| 9.1 | Energy Sources | 6.59% |
Science and Technology of Food
ODE Subject Code: 011010
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.1 | Employability Skills | 2.35% |
| 1.2 | Leadership and Communication | 1.18% |
| 1.3 | Business Ethics and Law | 1.18% |
| Strand 3. Biotechnology | ||
| 3.1 | Research and Experiments | 8.24% |
| 3.2 | Laboratory Standard Operational Procedures | 4.71% |
| 3.4 | Applying Chemistry to Laboratory Practices | 4.71% |
| 3.5 | Microbiology Testing and Technology | 4.71% |
| 3.6 | Molecular-Genetics Technology | 3.53% |
| Strand 7. Food Science | ||
| 7.1 | The Science of Food | 11.76% |
| 7.2 | Quality Assurance | 14.12% |
| 7.4 | Food Production and Processing | 15.29% |
| 7.5 | Food Product Development | 10.59% |
| 7.6 | Food Safety and Sanitation | 17.65% |
Food Marketing and Research
ODE Subject Code: 011015
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.2 | Leadership and Communication | 12.20% |
| 1.3 | Business Ethics and Law | 9.76% |
| 1.4 | Knowledge Management and Information Technology | 7.32% |
| 1.5 | Global Environment | 7.32% |
| 1.6 | Business Literacy | 3.66% |
| 1.10 | Sales and Marketing | 10.98% |
| Strand 3. Biotechnology | ||
| 3.1 | Research and Experiments | 8.54% |
| Strand 7. Food Science | ||
| 7.1 | The Science of Food | 3.66% |
| 7.2 | Quality Assurance | 4.88% |
| 7.4 | Food Production and Processing | 10.98% |
| 7.5 | Food Product Development | 8.54% |
| 7.6 | Food Safety and Sanitation | 12.20% |
Meat Science and Technology
ODE Subject Code: 011020
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.1 | Employability Skills | 1.16% |
| 1.2 | Leadership and Communication | 1.16% |
| 1.3 | Business Ethics and Law | 2.33% |
| 1.4 | Knowledge Management and Information Technology | 2.33% |
| 1.5 | Global Environment | 2.33% |
| 1.6 | Business Literacy | 2.33% |
| 1.8 | Operations Management | 2.33% |
| 1.9 | Financial Management | 1.16% |
| 1.10 | Sales and Marketing | 1.16% |
| 1.12 | Site and Personal Safety Procedures | 4.65% |
| Strand 2. Animal Science | ||
| 2.5 | Animal Health | 5.81% |
| Strand 4. Power Systems | ||
| 4.1 | Tool, Stationary and Mobile Maintenance | 4.65% |
| 4.2 | Equipment Operations | 3.49% |
| Strand 5. Elements of Production | ||
| 5.16 | Biosecurity | 6.98% |
| Strand 6. Environmental Science | ||
| 6.7 | Solid Waste and Renewable Resource Management | 4.65% |
| Strand 7. Food Science | ||
| 7.1 | The Science of Food | 4.65% |
| 7.2 | Quality Assurance | 9.30% |
| 7.3 | Meat Science | 15.12% |
| 7.4 | Food Production and Processing | 10.47% |
| 7.5 | Food Product Development | 5.81% |
| 7.6 | Food Safety and Sanitation | 8.14% |
Applications of Food Science and Safety
ODE Subject Code: 011030
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.3 | Business Ethics and Law | 6.98% |
| 1.12 | Site and Personal Safety Procedures | 6.98% |
| Strand 7. Food Science | ||
| 7.1 | The Science of Food | 13.95% |
| 7.2 | Quality Assurance | 18.60% |
| 7.4 | Food Production and Processing | 18.60% |
| 7.5 | Food Product Development | 16.28% |
| 7.6 | Food Safety and Sanitation | 18.60% |
Animal and Plant Biotechnology
ODE Subject Code: 012010
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.1 | Employability Skills | 3.37% |
| 1.2 | Leadership and Communication | 4.49% |
| 1.3 | Business Ethics and Law | 6.74% |
| 1.4 | Knowledge Management and Information Technology | 3.37% |
| 1.5 | Global Environment | 5.62% |
| 1.10 | Sales and Marketing | 1.12% |
| 1.12 | Site and Personal Safety Procedures | 3.37% |
| Strand 3. Biotechnology | ||
| 3.1 | Research and Experiments | 13.48% |
| 3.2 | Laboratory Standard Operational Procedures | 7.87% |
| 3.3 | Specimen, equipment and chemical handling | 7.87% |
| 3.4 | Applying Chemistry to Laboratory Practices | 7.87% |
| 3.5 | Microbiology Testing and Technology | 10.11% |
| 3.6 | Molecular-Genetics Technology | 21.35% |
| Strand 5. Elements of Production | ||
| 5.16 | Biosecurity | 3.37% |
Principles and Practices of Bioscience
ODE Subject Code: 012015
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 3. Biotechnology | ||
| 3.1 | Research and Experiments | 20.00% |
| 3.2 | Laboratory Standard Operational Procedures | 20.00% |
| 3.3 | Specimen, equipment and chemical handling | 15.56% |
| 3.4 | Applying Chemistry to Laboratory Practices | 15.56% |
| 3.5 | Microbiology Testing and Technology | 16.67% |
| 3.6 | Molecular-Genetics Technology | 12.22% |
Genetics of Plants and Animals
ODE Subject Code: 012020
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.12 | Site and Personal Safety Procedures | 12.63% |
| Strand 3. Biotechnology | ||
| 3.1 | Research and Experiments | 16.84% |
| 3.2 | Laboratory Standard Operational Procedures | 11.58% |
| 3.3 | Specimen, equipment and chemical handling | 14.74% |
| 3.4 | Applying Chemistry to Laboratory Practices | 5.26% |
| 3.5 | Microbiology Testing and Technology | 12.63% |
| 3.6 | Molecular-Genetics Technology | 26.32% |
Bioresearch
ODE Subject Code: 012025
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.1 | Employability Skills | 4.90% |
| 1.2 | Leadership and Communication | 3.92% |
| 1.4 | Knowledge Management and Information Technology | 7.84% |
| Strand 3. Biotechnology | ||
| 3.1 | Research and Experiments | 17.65% |
| 3.2 | Laboratory Standard Operational Procedures | 12.75% |
| 3.3 | Specimen, equipment and chemical handling | 12.75% |
| 3.4 | Applying Chemistry to Laboratory Practices | 12.75% |
| 3.5 | Microbiology Testing and Technology | 14.71% |
| 3.6 | Molecular-Genetics Technology | 12.75% |
Foundations of Sustainable and Innovative Agriculture
ODE Subject Code: 012030
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.1 | Employability Skills | 1.18% |
| 1.2 | Leadership and Communication | 1.18% |
| 1.3 | Business Ethics and Law | 1.18% |
| 1.4 | Knowledge Management and Information Technology | 2.35% |
| 1.6 | Business Literacy | 2.35% |
| 1.9 | Financial Management | 3.53% |
| 1.11 | Principles of Business Economics | 2.35% |
| Strand 2. Animal Science | ||
| 2.1 | Nutrition | 4.71% |
| 2.3 | Care and Management | 5.88% |
| Strand 3. Biotechnology | ||
| 3.1 | Research and Experiments | 2.35% |
| 3.2 | Laboratory Standard Operational Procedures | 1.18% |
| 3.3 | Specimen, equipment and chemical handling | 1.18% |
| Strand 5. Elements of Production | ||
| 5.5 | Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | 3.53% |
| 5.12 | Precision Agriculture | 3.53% |
| 5.15 | Animal Behavior | 2.35% |
| 5.16 | Biosecurity | 4.71% |
| Strand 6. Environmental Science | ||
| 6.1 | Soils | 3.53% |
| 6.2 | Water Quality | 2.35% |
| 6.3 | Air Quality | 2.35% |
| 6.4 | Water Use and Management | 1.18% |
| 6.7 | Solid Waste and Renewable Resource Management | 3.53% |
| 6.8 | Contaminants and Pollution Control | 1.18% |
| 6.10 | Ecosystems | 3.53% |
| 6.11 | Habitat Management and Restoration | 3.53% |
| Strand 8. Plant Science | ||
| 8.1 | Plant Nutrition | 5.88% |
| 8.2 | Plant Reproduction | 2.35% |
| 8.3 | Pest Management | 7.06% |
| 8.4 | Growth and Management | 10.59% |
| 8.5 | Harvesting | 3.53% |
| Strand 9. Energy | ||
| 9.1 | Energy Sources | 1.18% |
| 9.3 | Biomass | 1.18% |
| 9.4 | Solar Energy | 2.35% |
| 9.5 | Wind Energy | 1.18% |
Biotechnology for Health and Disease
ODE Subject Code: 072125
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.1 | Employability Skills | 1.09% |
| 1.3 | Business Ethics and Law | 2.17% |
| 1.5 | Global Environment | 1.09% |
| 1.6 | Business Literacy | 2.17% |
| Strand 5. Bioscience Research and Development | ||
| 5.3 | Microbiology Testing and Technology | 23.91% |
| 5.4 | Molecular and Genetic Technology | 27.17% |
| 5.5 | Laboratory Standard Operational Procedures | 21.74% |
| 5.6 | Culturing | 20.65% |
Genetics of Disease
ODE Subject Code: 072130
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 5. Bioscience Research and Development | ||
| 5.4 | Molecular and Genetic Technology | 57.73% |
| 5.5 | Laboratory Standard Operational Procedures | 14.43% |
| 5.6 | Culturing | 16.49% |
| 5.8 | Biotechnology Research and Experiments | 11.34% |
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