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Marzano, Robert J. – 1987
To study the relationship between inferences made on standardized reading tests and item difficulty, 50 items on the reading comprehension section of the Metropolitan Achievement Test were analyzed independently in this study by two raters using four general categories of inferences: (1) reference inferences, (2) between proposition inferences,…
Descriptors: Deep Structure, Inferences, Language Processing, Learning Strategies
Huntley, Renee M.; Plake, Barbara S. – 1988
The combinational-format item (CFI)--multiple-choice item with combinations of alternatives presented as response choices--was studied to determine whether CFIs were different from regular multiple-choice items in item characteristics or in cognitive processing demands. Three undergraduate Foundations of Education classes (consisting of a total of…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Testing, Difficulty Level, Educational Psychology
Gronlund, Norman E. – 1998
This book is a practical guide for assessing the intended learning outcomes of classroom instruction. It is based on the premise that assessment of student achievement plays a vital role in instruction and that the main goal of assessment is to improve learning. The new title of this sixth edition reflects a shift from major concern with classroom…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Educational Assessment, Educational Testing

Jones, Allan – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1997
Examines the increase in popularity of objective testing in the United Kingdom and addresses some of the accompanying academic issues. Reports on a case study of test production and implementation to illustrate issues of time costs and benefits. Discusses question styles, marking schemes, and the problem of guesswork. (MJP)
Descriptors: Comparative Testing, Educational Practices, Educational Trends, Foreign Countries