Equating error is usually small relative to the magnitude of measurement error, but it could be one of the major sources of error contributing to mean scores of large groups in educational measurement, such as the year-to-year state mean score fluctuations. Though testing programs may routinely calculate the standard error of equating (SEE), the…

In this study we examined variations of the nonequivalent groups equating design for tests containing both multiple-choice (MC) and constructed-response (CR) items to determine which design was most effective in producing equivalent scores across the two tests to be equated. Using data from a large-scale exam, this study investigated the use of…

In four articles adapted from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Research Report Series, Issue 2 of ETS Research Spotlight provides a small taste of the range of assessment-related research capabilities of the ETS Research and Development Division. Those articles cover assessment-related research aimed at developing models of student learning,…

Several current international comparative large-scale assessments of educational achievement (ICLSA) make use of "Rasch models", to address functions essential for valid cross-cultural comparisons. From a historical perspective, ICLSA and Georg Rasch's "models for measurement" emerged at about the same time, half a century ago. However, the…

A description is given of an experiment on methods of testing, conducted with a mathematics course at University of California - Davis. (PK)

This paper offers the classroom teacher a positive answer for the test anxious student. The writer developed a group testing strategy which is concerned with ways students learn as well as subject matter testing. This evaluation strategy used successfully in high school and college classes is based on group work principles as applied in the…

Examines the definitions of intelligence and educability and discusses these terms in relation to the writings of Jensen and of Darlington. (PEB)

Investigated the effect of examiners' ethnicity on the intelligence test performance of Anglo and Mexican-American subjects. On the WISC Vocabulary, Mexican-American subjects scored significantly higher when the test was administered by Mexican-American examiners. (Author)

The purpose of this pictorial practice Test is to prepare pre-primary and beginning first grade children who have not had experience with a group test to do tasks similar to those found on a regular test. The instructions for the practice test stress important cues and directions helpful during test administration, and include the entire dialogue…

The history of the development of National Assessment exercises from the project's inception in 1964 to the present is provided in this monograph. The chapter titles are as follows: I. Introduction; II. Rationale and Criteria for Writing Exercises for National Assessment; III. Initial Reviews; IV. Initial Studies; V. Subject Matter Reviews; VI.…

The 27 papers in this collection (26 of which were presented at the conference) are organized according to the eight topical sessions: (1) Improving Ability Measurement Using Different Item Formats, (2) Alternative Models for Adaptive Testing, (3) Psychological and Subgroup Effects, (4) Performance Testing by Interactive Simulation, (5)…