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Download full textMislevy, Robert J.; Almond, Russell G. – 1997
This paper synthesizes ideas from the fields of graphical modeling and education testing, particularly item response theory (IRT) applied to computerized adaptive testing (CAT). Graphical modeling can offer IRT a language for describing multifaceted skills and knowledge, and disentangling evidence from complex performances. IRT-CAT can offer…
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Computer Assisted Testing, Educational Testing, Higher Education
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Office of Bilingual Education. – 1997
In question and answer form, this document presents information about limited English proficient (LEP) students and programs for them in the New York City (New York) schools. City and state regulations govern the identification of LEP students and their selection for English as a second language (ESL) or bilingual programs. The Board of Education…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)
Peer reviewedHagiwara, Peter – Modern Language Journal, 1983
Issues in the foreign language placement of college students are discussed: the necessity of a placement test for all incoming students, selection of such a test from the available options, decline of student performance in the last 20 years, and articulation courses from high school to college. (MSE)
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), College School Cooperation, College Second Language Programs, College Students
