A Method for Reaching a Compromise between Absolute and Relative Standards in Examinations.

Beuk, Cees H.

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Publication Date: 1984

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A Method for Reaching a Compromise between Absolute and Relative Standards in Examinations.

Beuk, Cees H.

Journal of Educational Measurement, v21 n2 p147-52 Sum 1984

A systematic method for compromise between absolute and relative examination standards is proposed. The passing score is assumed to be related to expected pass rate through a simple linear function. Results define a function relating the percentage of successful candidates given a specified passing score to the passing score. (Author/DWH)

Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Cutting Scores, Foreign Countries, Mathematical Models, Secondary Education, Standard Setting (Scoring), Standards, Testing Problems

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Netherlands

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