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Wilcox, Rand R. – 1980
Concern about passing those examinees who should pass, and retaining those who need remedial work, is one problem related to criterion-referenced testing. This paper deals with one aspect of that problem. When determining how many items to include on a criterion-referenced test, practitioners must resolve various non-statistical issues before a…
Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, Criterion Referenced Tests, Latent Trait Theory, Mathematical Models
Peer reviewedLinn, Robert L.; Hambleton, Ronald K. – Applied Measurement in Education, 1991
Four main approaches to customized testing are described, and their resulting scores' valid uses and interpretations are discussed. Customized testing can yield valid normative and curriculum-specific information, although cautious application is needed to avoid misleading inferences about student achievement. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Criterion Referenced Tests, Curriculum
