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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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Cavik, Ebru Ezberci; Kurnaz, Mehmet Altan – Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2019
This study aims to obtain information about the modelling situations related to the topic by performing concentration analysis of teacher candidates' responses to Force Concept Inventory (FCI). The research was conducted using survey model, which is a quantitative research method. The study was carried out in the fall semester of the academic year…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Science Teachers, Preservice Teachers, Knowledge Level
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Bulunuz, Nermin; Bulunuz, Mizrap; Karagöz, Funda; Tavsanli, Ömer Faruk – Journal of Education in Science, Environment and Health, 2016
The present study has two aims. Firstly, it aims to determine eighth grade students' conceptual understanding of floating and sinking through formative assessment probes. Secondly, it aims to determine whether or not there is a significant difference between students' performance in formative assessment probes and their achievement in the…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Academic Achievement, Standardized Tests, Science Tests
Bulunuz, Nermin; Bulunuz, Mizrap; Karagoz, Funda; Tavsanli, Omer Faruk – Online Submission, 2016
The present study has two aims. Firstly, it aims to determine eighth grade students' conceptual understanding of floating and sinking through formative assessment probes. Secondly, it aims to determine whether or not there is a significant difference between students' performance in formative assessment probes and their achievement in the…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Academic Achievement, Standardized Tests, Science Tests