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Sarac, Merve; Loken, Eric – International Journal of Testing, 2023
This study is an exploratory analysis of examinee behavior in a large-scale language proficiency test. Despite a number-right scoring system with no penalty for guessing, we found that 16% of examinees omitted at least one answer and that women were more likely than men to omit answers. Item-response theory analyses treating the omitted responses…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Language Proficiency, Language Tests, Second Language Learning
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Roschmann, Sarina; Witmer, Sara E.; Volker, Martin A. – International Journal of Testing, 2021
Accommodations are commonly provided to address language-related barriers students may experience during testing. Research on the validity of scores from accommodated test administrations remains somewhat inconclusive. The current study investigated item response patterns to understand whether accommodations, as used in practice among English…
Descriptors: Testing Accommodations, English Language Learners, Scores, Item Response Theory
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Banks, Kathleen; Jeddeeni, Ahmad; Walker, Cindy M. – International Journal of Testing, 2016
Differential bundle functioning (DBF) analyses were conducted to determine whether seventh and eighth grade second language learners (SLLs) had lower probabilities of answering bundles of math word problems correctly that had heavy language demands, when compared to non-SLLs of equal math proficiency. Math word problems on each of four test forms…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, English Language Learners, Second Language Learning, Grade 7
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In'nami, Yo; Koizumi, Rie – International Journal of Testing, 2010
Because structural equation models are widely used in testing and assessment, investigation into the accuracy of such models may help raise awareness of the value of reanalysis or replication. We focused on second language testing and learning studies and examined: (a) To what extent is information necessary for replication provided by authors?…
Descriptors: Structural Equation Models, Second Language Learning, Second Languages, Testing
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Mahoney, Kate – International Journal of Testing, 2008
Education policy in many countries has undergone changes regarding the testing of English Language Learners (ELLs), who by definition are not yet proficient in the language of the test. As policies mandate the inclusion of ELLs in large-scale testing, many question the validity of achievement test scores because the degree to which the test score…
Descriptors: Test Items, Linguistics, Testing, Second Language Learning