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Huebner, Alan – Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation, 2012
Computerized classification tests (CCTs) often use sequential item selection which administers items according to maximizing psychometric information at a cut point demarcating passing and failing scores. This paper illustrates why this method of item selection leads to the overexposure of a significant number of items, and the performances of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Classification, Test Items, Sequential Approach
Mileff, Milo – Bulgarian Comparative Education Society, 2013
In the present paper and the discussion that follows, the author presents aspects of test construction and a careful description of instructional objectives. Constructing tests involves several stages such as describing language objectives, selecting appropriate test task, devising and assembling test tasks, and devising a scoring system for…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Test Construction, Norm Referenced Tests, Criterion Referenced Tests
Sykes, Robert C.; Ito, Kyoko; Wang, Zhen – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 2008
Student responses to a large number of constructed response items in three Math and three Reading tests were scored on two occasions using three ways of assigning raters: single reader scoring, a different reader for each response (item-specific), and three readers each scoring a rater item block (RIB) containing approximately one-third of a…
Descriptors: Test Items, Mathematics Tests, Reading Tests, Scoring
Herman, Joan L.; Osmundson, Ellen; Dietel, Ronald – Assessment and Accountability Comprehensive Center, 2010
This report describes the purposes of benchmark assessments and provides recommendations for selecting and using benchmark assessments--addressing validity, alignment, reliability, fairness and bias and accessibility, instructional sensitivity, utility, and reporting issues. We also present recommendations on building capacity to support schools'…
Descriptors: Multiple Choice Tests, Test Items, Benchmarking, Educational Assessment

Scheiblechner, Hartmann – Psychometrika, 2003
Presented nonparametric tests for testing the validity of polytomous unidimensional ordinal probabilistic polytomous item response theory models along with procedures for testing the comonotonicity of two item sets and for item selection. Describes advantages of the new approach. (SLD)
Descriptors: Item Response Theory, Nonparametric Statistics, Selection, Test Items
Polin, L.; Baker, E. L. – 1978
A neglected element in designing tests is that of publicness, that is, the extent to which test specifications are understandable and usable by all interested parties. Issues related to content validity, such as test bias and instructional sensitivity, become accessible to these parties once content validity and design have been adequately…
Descriptors: Rating Scales, Test Construction, Test Items, Test Selection

Veerkamp, Wim J. J. – Journal of Educational and Behavioral Statistics, 2000
Showed how Taylor approximation can be used to generate a linear approximation to a logistic item characteristic curve and a linear ability estimator. Demonstrated how, for a specific simulation, this could result in the special case of a Robbins-Monro item selection procedure for adaptive testing. (SLD)
Descriptors: Ability, Adaptive Testing, Computer Assisted Testing, Selection

Miller, G. Edward; Beretvas, S. Natasha – Journal of Applied Measurement, 2002
Presents empirically based item selection guidelines for moving the cut score on equated tests consisting of "n" dichotomous items calibrated assuming the Rasch model. Derivations of lemmas that underlie the guidelines are provided as well as a simulated example. (SLD)
Descriptors: Cutting Scores, Equated Scores, Item Response Theory, Selection

Veldkamp, Bernard P. – Applied Psychological Measurement, 2002
Presents two mathematical programming approaches for the assembly of ability tests from item pools calibrated under a multidimensional item response theory model. Item selection is based on the Fisher information matrix. Illustrates the method through empirical examples for a two-dimensional mathematics item pool. (SLD)
Descriptors: Ability, Item Banks, Item Response Theory, Selection

Chang, Hua-Hua; Ying, Zhiliang – Applied Psychological Measurement, 1999
Proposes a new multistage adaptive-testing procedure that factors the discrimination parameter (alpha) into the item-selection process. Simulation studies indicate that the new strategy results in tests that are well-balanced, with respect to item exposure, and efficient. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Computer Assisted Testing, Item Banks, Selection
van der Linden, Wim J.; Scrams, David J.; Schnipke, Deborah L. – 2003
This paper proposes an item selection algorithm that can be used to neutralize the effect of time limits in computer adaptive testing. The method is based on a statistical model for the response-time distributions of the test takers on the items in the pool that is updated each time a new item has been administered. Predictions from the model are…
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Algorithms, Computer Assisted Testing, Linear Programming

van der Linden, Wim J.; Scrams, David J.; Schnipke, Deborah L. – Applied Psychological Measurement, 1999
Proposes an item-selection algorithm for neutralizing the differential effects of time limits on computerized adaptive test scores. Uses a statistical model for distributions of examinees' response times on items in a bank that is updated each time an item is administered. Demonstrates the method using an item bank from the Armed Services…
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Algorithms, Computer Assisted Testing, Item Banks

Henderson, Metta Lou – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1984
The uses, advantages and disadvantages, preparation, and scoring of essay tests and oral tests are outlined and discussed, and sample questions of each type oriented to pharmaceutical instruction are provided. (MSE)
Descriptors: Essay Tests, Higher Education, Pharmaceutical Education, Scoring

Dolinsky, Donna; Reid, Vincent E. – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 1984
Cognitive learning and cognitive measures are defined and various types of objective measures of cognitive learning are discussed and compared, including short answer test items, true-false items, multiple choice items, matching items, and written simulations. (MSE)
Descriptors: Cognitive Tests, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education, Measurement Techniques
Mitchell, Julia H.; Hawkins, Evelyn F.; Stancavage, Frances B.; Dossey, John A. – Education Statistics Quarterly, 2000
Presents details on how students perform on particular types of mathematics questions from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). Data are from three special studies conducted as part of the NAEP: (1) estimation skills; (2) problem-solving abilities (mathematics in context); and (3) students taking advanced courses in mathematics.…
Descriptors: Course Selection (Students), Estimation (Mathematics), High School Students, High Schools
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