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Download full textChang, S. Tai; Bashaw, W. L. – 1984
The purpose of this study was twofold: to investigate to what extent characteristics of anchor tests may affect precision of item calibration, and to estimate to what extent precision of item calibration may be affected by removal of persons whose response patterns deviate from those normally expected from the Rasch one-parameter logistic model.…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Difficulty Level, Equated Scores, Junior High Schools
Wild, Cheryl L. – 1979
Three sections of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) Aptitude Test were reviewed before the introduction of the restructured test in October, 1977: research on (1) the GRE-Verbal section; (2) the GRE-Quantitative section; and (3) a planned third section, measuring analytical thinking skills. Research in all three areas focused on test…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Aptitude Tests, Cognitive Processes, College Entrance Examinations
Wendler, Cathy; Wright, Nancy – 1994
The SAT I: Reasoning Test was introduced in March 1993 for the national testing program of academic preparation and ability of college applicants, including students with disabilities. A survey was administered to 1,001 students with disabilities participating in a field trial of the SAT I prototype test. Students' disabilities were in the areas…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Aptitude Tests, Calculators, College Entrance Examinations
New York State Div. for Youth, Albany. – 1985
This guide is designed to serve as a reference to assist providers of Job Training Partnership Act-funded programs in selecting appropriate interest, aptitude, and pre-employment and job readiness tests. Descriptions of 53 interest tests, 38 aptitude tests, and 37 pre-employment and job readiness tests are provided. Each description contains…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Employment Potential, Evaluation Criteria, Guidelines
Wright, Nancy; Wendler, Cathy – 1994
This paper reports the results of an SAT I field trial which examined test performance and efficiency of test timing for students with disabilities. A prototype SAT I test was administered to 1,113 students with disabilities in December 1992, in special formats and using special accommodations, to obtain information about the level of performance…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Aptitude Tests, College Entrance Examinations, Disabilities
Weiss, David J. – 1980
During a three-year project (1977-1980) on computerized adaptive achievement testing, item characteristic curve theory (ICC) and adaptive testing strategies designed almost exclusively for ability testing were applied to achievement testing. Adaptive techniques substantially reduced test length without reducing quality, when applied to three…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Achievement Tests, Adaptive Testing, Aptitude Tests
