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An NCME Instructional Module on Comparison of Classical Test Theory and Item Response Theory and Their Applications to Test Development.
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Hambleton, Ronald K.; Jones, Russell W. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1993
This National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) instructional module compares classical test theory and item response theory and describes their applications in test development. Related concepts, models, and methods are explored; and advantages and disadvantages of each framework are reviewed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Educational Assessment, Graphs, Item Response Theory
Guidelines for the Development of Item Banks. An NCME Instructional Module.
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Ward, Annie W.; Murray-Ward, Mildred – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1994
This instructional module presented by the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) provides guidelines for teachers and other test developers to help them construct test item banks. Setting up an item bank and using it are described, with a consideration of software that can be used. (SLD)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Software, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education
Using Standardized Tests for Assessing Local Learning Objectives.
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Wilson, Sandra Meachan; Hiscox, Michael D. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1984
This article presents a model that can be used by local school districts for reanalyzing standardized test results to obtain a more valid assessment of local learning objectives can be used to identify strengths/weaknesses of existing programs as well as individual students. (EGS)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Item Analysis, Models, School Districts