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Download full textWang, Shichao; Li, Dongmei; Steedle, Jeffrey – ACT, Inc., 2021
Speeded tests set time limits so that few examinees can reach all items, and power tests allow most test-takers sufficient time to attempt all items. Educational achievement tests are sometimes described as "timed power tests" because the amount of time provided is intended to allow nearly all students to complete the test, yet this…
Descriptors: Timed Tests, Test Items, Achievement Tests, Testing
Miller, T. W.; Weiss, David J. – 1976
Three related experimental studies analyzed rate and accuracy of test response under time-limit and no-time-limit conditions. Test instructions and multiple-choice vocabulary items were administered by computer. Student volunteers received monetary rewards under both testing conditions. In the first study college students were blocked into high-…
Descriptors: Ability, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Computer Oriented Programs
Shuford, Emir H., Jr.; Messengill, H. Edward – 1969
A Multiple-choice test on leadership was administered to 98 officer candidates in residence at the officer training school, Lackland Air Force Base. Less than one hour was devoted to instructing the officer candidates on how to take a valid confidence test, and the normal time was then allowed for the students to respond to the 58 test items.…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Critical Thinking, Information Utilization, Knowledge Level
Peer reviewedMitchell, G.; And Others – Medical Teacher, 1986
Describes a study designed to determine if the amount of time allocated for answering multiple true/false type questions affects the grades of the medical students taking the tests. Students who had 2-1/4 minutes to answer each question scored significantly better than those who had 1-1/2 minutes or 3 minutes. (TW)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Medical Education
