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Download full textvan der Linden, Wim J.; Veldkamp, Bernard P.; Reese, Lynda M. – 2000
Presented is an integer-programming approach to item pool design that can be used to calculate an optimal blueprint for an item pool to support an existing testing program. The results are optimal in the sense that they minimize the efforts involved in actually producing the items as revealed by current item writing patterns. Also presented is an…
Descriptors: Item Banks, Test Construction, Test Items, Testing Programs
Peer reviewedvan der Linden, Wim J.; Veldkamp, Bernard P.; Reese, Lynda M. – Applied Psychological Measurement, 2000
Presents an integer programming approach to item bank design that can be used to calculate an optimal blueprint for an item bank in order to support an existing testing program. Demonstrates the approach empirically using an item bank designed for the Law School Admission Test. (SLD)
Descriptors: Item Banks, Item Response Theory, Test Construction, Testing Programs
van der Linden, Wim J.; Veldkamp, Bernard P.; Reese, Lynda M. – 1998
An integer programming approach to item pool design is presented that can be used to calculate an optimal blueprint for an item pool to support an existing testing program. The results are optimal in the sense that they minimize the efforts involved in actually producing the items as revealed by current item writing patterns. Also, an adaptation…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Item Banks, Item Response Theory, Models
