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The Impact of Discourse Features of Science Test Items on ELL Performance
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Kachchaf, Rachel; Noble, Tracy; Rosebery, Ann; Wang, Yang; Warren, Beth; O'Connor, Mary Catherine – Grantee Submission, 2014
Most research on linguistic features of test items negatively impacting English language learners' (ELLs') performance has focused on lexical and syntactic features, rather than discourse features that operate at the level of the whole item. This mixed-methods study identified two discourse features in 162 multiple-choice items on a standardized…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, Science Tests, Test Items, Discourse Analysis
Do Linguistic Features of Science Test Items Prevent English Language Learners from Demonstrating Their Knowledge?
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Noble, Tracy; Kachchaf, Rachel; Rosebery, Ann; Warren, Beth; O'Connor, Mary Catherine; Wang, Yang – Grantee Submission, 2014
Little research has examined individual linguistic features that influence English language learners (ELLs) test performance. Furthermore, research has yet to explore the relationship between the science strand of test items and the types of linguistic features the items include. Utilizing Differential Item Functioning, this study examines ELL…
Descriptors: Science Tests, English Language Learners, Linguistics, Test Items