Gain Analysis in Placement Test Validation: An Example of Using the Descriptive Tests of Mathematics Skills.

Bridgeman, Brent

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Publication Date: 1981

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Gain Analysis in Placement Test Validation: An Example of Using the Descriptive Tests of Mathematics Skills.

Bridgeman, Brent

Research in Higher Education, v15 n2 p175-86 1981

The utility of raw gain analysis for validation of college placement tests is demonstrated with scores from the Descriptive Test of Mathematics Skills. Gains during one semester for students in various freshman level mathematics courses were evaluated. Results suggest that gain analysis is a useful tool for placement test validation. (Author/MLW)

Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, Higher Education, Mathematics, Scores, Student Placement, Test Interpretation, Test Validity

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