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Classroom Observation Interval Opportunity Flag Tool

Combine explicit observation-coverage and opportunity flags for one classroom interval without inferring behavior.

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Description

Check supplied observation-completeness and opportunity flags.

Assessment records distinguish presented items, responses, deliberate skips, missingness, accommodations, versions and reference populations. A score contribution depends on its chosen denominator and weight, while one confidence gap is not a full calibration study. Recorded observations and timing differences do not establish learner ability or an appropriate intervention.

Check supplied observation-completeness and opportunity flags.

When to use this tool

Use Classroom Observation Interval Opportunity Flag when you already have intervalObserved, opportunityPresent and need to check supplied observation-completeness and opportunity flags.

How to use the tool and how it works

  1. Enter intervalObserved, opportunityPresent. Use the units and conventions below.
  2. Run the tool. Correct any format, range, or cross-field input error before interpreting the output.
  3. Read eligibleObservation. Inspect eligibleObservation before interpreting the associated values.

Return intervalObserved && opportunityPresent.1

Input fieldMeaning and unitsAccepted input
intervalObservedInterval ObservedRequired. Boolean.
opportunityPresentOpportunity PresentRequired. Boolean.
Output fieldInterpretationReturned shape
eligibleObservationEligible ObservationRequired. Boolean.
json
{
  "input": {
    "intervalObserved": true,
    "opportunityPresent": true
  },
  "output": {
    "eligibleObservation": true
  }
}

Limitations and assumptions

  • A false flag is not evidence of absent behavior. No observation, eligibility policy, behavior, learning opportunity or valid denominator is determined.
  • Inputs must satisfy both the field types and the cross-field conditions above. Invalid input causes an error; a successful false flag or documented placeholder is a different result.

Alternative or Complementary methods

Use the full assessment manual, item records, population reference and research design for score interpretation. Review missingness, exposure, accommodations and comparability; local labels or contributions do not replace psychometric analysis or an appropriate educational assessment.

References

  1. Calculation and input contract: educational-psychology/classroom-observation-interval-opportunity-flag — tool.io

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