The Emergence of an Item-writing Technology.

Roid, Gale; Haladyna, Tom

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The Emergence of an Item-writing Technology.

Roid, Gale; Haladyna, Tom

Review of Educational Research, v50 n2 p293-314 Sum 1980

A continuum of item-writing methods is proposed ranging from informal-subjective methods to algorithmic-objective methods. Examples of techniques include objective-based item writing, amplified objectives, item forms, facet design, domain-referenced concept testing, and computerized techniques. (Author/CP)

Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Algorithms, Computer Assisted Testing, Criterion Referenced Tests, Educational Objectives, Linguistic Theory, Test Construction, Test Items, Test Theory

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