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Download full textMiao, Chang Y.; Kramer, Gene A. – 1992
An approach to detecting differential item functioning using the Rasch model with equivalent-group cross-validation was investigated. College students taking the Dental Admission Test, were divided by gender (936 females and 1,537 males) into 2 different samples. Rasch analyses were performed on both samples. Data were recalibrated after…
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, College Students, Comparative Testing, Dental Schools
Nandakumar, Ratna – 1992
The phenomenon of simultaneous differential item functioning (DIF) amplification and cancellation and the role of the SIBTEST computer program in detecting it were studied. A variety of simulated test data was generated for this purpose. In addition, the following real test data were used: (1) American College Testing program data for 2,115 males…
Descriptors: Black Students, Comparative Testing, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
Shellman, David W. – 1992
The paradox of site-based school management with use of standardized tests or instructional management systems that restrict teacher choices was evident in one school district in North Carolina in which measurement of student success has centered on student performance on state-mandated tests. A study was conducted to see if students whose…
Descriptors: Accountability, Communication Skills, Comparative Testing, Criterion Referenced Tests
Fersch, Ellsworth; Smith, Mary – 1972
Six tests were given to the entire sophomore class (120 males, 104 females) at a suburban school north of Boston before and after particiaption in the Project Adventure physical education program, some goals of which were the development of students' self confidence, improved self-concepts, ability to take physical, emotional, and social risks,…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Apathy, Attitude Measures, Comparative Testing
Fersch, Ellsworth; Smith, Mary – 1973
For the second year of Project Adventure, an Outward Bound-type physical education program based at Hamilton-Wenham Regional School north of Boston, a battery of 6 tests was administered to the entire sophomore class (123 males and 108 females) before and after the program. Second year results indicated significant, positive changes in…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Attitude Measures, Comparative Testing, Grade 10
Minnesota State Board of Teaching, St. Paul. – 1992
The Minnesota Board of Teaching adopted the Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST) for initial teacher licensure as required by the State Legislature. A 1987 validation study set qualifying scores for reading, mathematics, and writing. This report evaluates the 4-year administration of the PPST, using data from 1987-91 that were analyzed according…
Descriptors: Comparative Testing, Education Majors, Elementary School Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education
