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Download full textEstes, Gary D., Ed. – 1985
This report and compilation of papers summarizes information collected by an Assessment Development and Use Project, initiated by the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL) to assist test development efforts by state and local agencies. Specific item banking applications are reported in two case studies, selected because they represent…
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Case Studies, Computer Assisted Testing, Costs
Hathaway, Walter; And Others – 1985
This report describes the development, operation, maintenance, and future prospects of the item banks pioneered by the Portland (Oregon) School District. At the time of this report, there were 3,500 mathematics, 2,200 reading, and 2,300 language usage items calibrated under the fixed parameter model of item response theory (IRT) for Grades 3-8.…
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Competency Based Education, Computer Assisted Testing, Criterion Referenced Tests
Ward, William C.; And Others – 1986
The College Board Computerized Placement Tests are intended for use by two- and four-year colleges in determining whether entering students are prepared for college-level work in English, reading, and mathematics, or whether they need developmental studies. Seventeen colleges and universities participated in pilot testing of the College Board…
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Basic Skills, College English, College Faculty
