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Download full textHedges, Larry V.; Bandeira de Mello, Victor – American Institutes for Research, 2013
In early 2001, to support an internal evaluation of the impact of changing exclusion rates on reports of statistically significant gains across states, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) sponsored research on imputation procedures of National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores for the excluded students and provided…
Descriptors: National Competency Tests, Test Validity, Inclusion, Statistical Significance
Roohr, Katrina Crotts; Graf, Edith Aurora; Liu, Ou Lydia – ETS Research Report Series, 2014
Quantitative literacy has been recognized as an important skill in the higher education and workforce communities, focusing on problem solving, reasoning, and real-world application. As a result, there is a need by various stakeholders in higher education and workforce communities to evaluate whether college students receive sufficient training on…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Logical Thinking, Thinking Skills, Numeracy
Direct linkBing, Mark N.; Stewart, Susan M.; Davison, H. Kristl – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 2009
Handheld calculators have been used on the job for more than 30 years, yet the degree to which these devices can affect performance on employment tests of mathematical ability has not been thoroughly examined. This study used a within-subjects research design (N = 167) to investigate the effects of calculator use on test score reliability, test…
Descriptors: Calculators, Mathematics Tests, Occupational Tests, Test Reliability
Peer reviewedForsyth, Robert Al; Ansley, Timothy N. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1982
The importance of computational skill for answering items in the quantitative thinking subtest of the Iowa Tests of Educational Development was investigated. Results show that computational skill is not a major factor contributing to the examinee's score on the subtest. (Author/GK)
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Calculators, Computation, Problem Solving
Peer reviewedBraswell, James S. – Mathematics Teacher, 1992
Described are important changes that will be introduced in the mathematics sections of the new Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). The three main changes are (1) permission to use calculators; (2) inclusion of open-ended questions; and (3) content revisions consistent with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics "Curriculum and Evaluation…
Descriptors: Calculators, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Skills
Peer reviewedNoble, A. Candace; Mullen, Kenneth B. – Mathematics Teacher, 1992
Presented is a summary of the actions taken by American College Testing in response to calls for reform in standardized testing. The areas of reform discussed are test development, test content, skills levels, test criteria, and new testing initiatives, such as alternative-response-format questions and calculator use. (MDH)
Descriptors: Calculators, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Skills
Bennett, Randy Elliot; Whittington, Beverly R. – 1986
The increasing use of microcomputers and hand-held calculators has implications for mathematics and science instruction, achievement testing, and educational research. The potential effects of these technologies on curricula involve both content and delivery. In mathematics instruction, the focus may shift from manipulative to higher order skills.…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Calculators, College Entrance Examinations, College Mathematics
