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An Examination of Criterion-Referenced Test Characteristics in Relation to Assumptions about the Nature of Achievement Variables.

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Graham, Darol L.; Bergquist, Constance – 1975

Two models were identified for criterion-referenced tests, one based on the assumption of a continuous achievement variable and the other assuming a dichotomous or binary variable. Several test characteristics were examined and contrasted for the two models, including the distribution of scores, establishment of a cutting score, test length, item…

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Criterion Referenced Tests, Cutting Scores

Proficiency-Referencing a Reading Achievement Test.

Bormuth, John R. – 1979

A procedure is demonstrated for constructing tables showing, for each score on a commercial reading achievement test, the percentage of real-world materials that the testee is likely to comprehend with at least a criterion level of proficiency, the percentages of students in a local or national sample who can competently comprehend a given…

Descriptors: Criterion Referenced Tests, Elementary Secondary Education, Equivalency Tests, Expectancy Tables