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Laughlin Davis, Laurie; Morrison, Kristin; Zhou-Yile Schnieders, Joyce; Marsh, Benjamin – Journal of Applied Testing Technology, 2021
With the shift to next generation digital assessments, increased attention has focused on Technology-Enhanced Assessments and Items (TEIs). This study evaluated the feasibility of a high-fidelity digital assessment item response format, which allows students to solve mathematics questions on a tablet using a digital pen. This digital ink approach…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Mathematics Instruction, Technology Uses in Education, Mathematics Tests
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Wolkowitz, Amanda A.; Davis-Becker, Susan L.; Gerrow, Jack D. – Journal of Applied Testing Technology, 2016
The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of a cheating prevention strategy employed for a professional credentialing exam that involved releasing over 7,000 active and retired exam items. This study evaluated: 1) If any significant differences existed between examinee performance on released versus non-released items; 2) If item…
Descriptors: Cheating, Test Content, Test Items, Foreign Countries
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Smith, Russell W.; Davis-Becker, Susan L.; O'Leary, Lisa S. – Journal of Applied Testing Technology, 2014
This article describes a hybrid standard setting method that combines characteristics of the Angoff (1971) and Bookmark (Mitzel, Lewis, Patz & Green, 2001) methods. The proposed approach utilizes strengths of each method while addressing weaknesses. An ordered item booklet, with items sorted based on item difficulty, is used in combination…
Descriptors: Standard Setting, Difficulty Level, Test Items, Rating Scales
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Parshall, Cynthia G.; Harmes, J. Christine – Journal of Applied Testing Technology, 2009
Many exam programs have begun to include innovative item types in their operational assessments. While innovative item types appear to have great promise for expanding measurement, there can also be genuine challenges to their successful implementation. In this paper we present a set of four activities that can be beneficially incorporated into…
Descriptors: Test Items, Test Construction, Measurement, Educational Assessment
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Abedi, Jamal – Journal of Applied Testing Technology, 2009
English language learners with disabilities (ELLWD) face many challenges in their academic career. Learning a new language and coping with their disabilities create obstacles in their academic progress. Variables relegating accessibility of assessments for students with disabilities and ELL students may seriously hinder the academic performance of…
Descriptors: Reading Achievement, Second Language Learning, Disabilities, Classification