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Geisinger, Kurt F. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1991
Ways to use standard-setting data to adjust cutoff scores on examinations are reviewed. Ten sources of information to be used in determining standards are listed. The decision to modify passing scores should be based on these types of information and consideration of adverse impact or rating process irregularities. (SLD)
Descriptors: Cutting Scores, Evaluation Utilization, Evaluators, Interrater Reliability
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Cizek, Gregory J. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1996
This National Council on Measurement in Education module describes standard setting for achievement measures used in education, licensure, and certification. The purposes, design, and conduct of standard-setting procedures are reviewed, and ways to calculate a cutting score are demonstrated. A self-test and annotated bibliography are included.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Certification, Cutting Scores