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Interpreting an English Competency Examination: The Frustrations of an ESL Science Student.

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Johns, Ann M. – Written Communication, 1991

Analyzes the case of a Vietnamese-speaking science student who has repeatedly failed an English competency examination that analyzes essay content, rhetorical organization, and preparation for writing. Raises questions regarding the purposes, development, and evaluation of writing competency tests. (RDS)

Descriptors: Case Studies, English (Second Language), English Instruction, Error Analysis (Language)

A Regional and Local Item Response Theory Based Test Item Bank System.

Hathaway, Walter; And Others – 1985

This report describes the development, operation, maintenance, and future prospects of the item banks pioneered by the Portland (Oregon) School District. At the time of this report, there were 3,500 mathematics, 2,200 reading, and 2,300 language usage items calibrated under the fixed parameter model of item response theory (IRT) for Grades 3-8.…

Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Competency Based Education, Computer Assisted Testing, Criterion Referenced Tests