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Peer reviewedSecolsky, Charles – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1983
A model is presented using examinee judgements in detecting ambiguous/misinterpreted items on teacher-made criterion-referenced tests. A computational example and guidelines for constructing domain categories and interpreting the indices are presented. (Author/PN)
Descriptors: Criterion Referenced Tests, Higher Education, Item Analysis, Mathematical Models
Download full textMcArthur, David; Cabello, Beverly – 1984
The DX SYSTEM of Diagnostic Testing is an easy-to-use computerized system for developing and administering diagnostic tests. A diagnostic test measures a student's mastery of a specific domain (skill or content area). It examines the necessary subskills hierarchically from the most to the least complex. The DX SYSTEM features tailored testing with…
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software, Criterion Referenced Tests
Herman, Joan – 1984
This resource paper is a guide for planning and developing instructionally relevant tests of student learning at the classroom, building, or district level. It is based on a model of instruction and testing which systematically uses assessment information to support and facilitate instructional improvement. Course goals and objectives are first…
Descriptors: Criterion Referenced Tests, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Development, Models
O'Brien, Michael; Hampilos, John P. – 1984
The feasibility of creating an item bank from a teacher-made test was examined in two comparable sections of a graduate-level introductory measurement course. The 67-item midterm examination contained multiple-choice and master matching items, which required higher level cognitive processes such as application and analysis. The feasibility of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Criterion Referenced Tests, Difficulty Level, Higher Education
Peer reviewedKolstad, Rosemarie K.; And Others – Education, 1984
Provides guidelines for teachers writing machine-scored examinations. Explains the use of item analysis (discrimination index) to single test items that should be improved or eliminated. Discusses validity and reliability of classroom achievement tests in contrast to norm-referenced examinations. (JHZ)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Computer Assisted Testing, Criterion Referenced Tests, Item Analysis
Young, Robert E. – 1982
Perspectives on testing and grading are considered; and strategies, reference materials, and sample test items are presented. Attention is directed to specific impacts of testing and grading on students and teachers, purposes of testing and grading, and common complaints of students and teachers. Extra activities proposed for the teacher include…
Descriptors: College Instruction, College Students, Criterion Referenced Tests, Educational Testing
Roid, Gale H. – 1984
The goal of test item writing is to create measures of the true achievement dimensions desired, not extraneous abilities or related skills. To encourage university instructors to apply newer test item writing technologies to test construction for course examinations, this paper: (1) sets forth basic principles for quality item writing; (2) reviews…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Cognitive Measurement, College Faculty, College Instruction
