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Peer reviewedHills, John R.; And Others – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1988
Five methods of equating minimum-competency tests were compared using the Florida Statewide Student Assessment Test, Part II, for 1984 and 1986. Four of five methods yielded essentially comparable results for the highest scoring 84% of the students. Different lengths of anchor items were compared, using the concurrent item response theory equating…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Equated Scores, Evaluation Methods, Graduation Requirements
Garrido, Mariquita; Payne, David A. – 1987
Minimum competency cut-off scores on a statistics exam were estimated under four conditions: the Angoff judging method with item data (n=20), and without data available (n=19); and the Modified Angoff method with (n=19), and without (n=19) item data available to judges. The Angoff method required free response percentage estimates (0-100) percent,…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Comparative Analysis, Criterion Referenced Tests, Cutting Scores
