ERIC Number: ED531523
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 32
Abstractor: As Provided
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Instrument Development Procedures for Rapid Reading Rate Measures. Technical Report # 08-05
Liu, Kimy; Carling, Kristy; Geller, Leanne Ketterlin; Tindal, Gerald
Behavioral Research and Teaching
In this study, we describe the development of rapid reading measures, sentences presented to students in a nearly subliminal manner, with a literal comprehension question asked following their removal. After administering alternate forms of these measures to students, we present the results from three statistical analyses to ascertain their technical adequacy: classical test theory, 1-parameter Item Response Theory (IRT), and 2-parameter IRT. We conclude by noting considerable similarity of the results and recommend all analyses as offering valuable information. Appended are: (1) Estimates of item difficulty under the Classical Test Theory (CTT) Model; (2) Item Parameters Using the Rasch Item Response Model; (3) Item Parameters Using the 2PL Model; (4) Item Scale Scores Using the 2PL Model; and (5) Final Item Order. (Contains 23 tables.)
Descriptors: Test Construction, Speed Reading, Reading Rate, Sentences, Reading Comprehension, Reading Tests, Item Response Theory, Test Theory, Test Items, Difficulty Level, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Public Schools
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Publication Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 5; Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Office of Special Education Programs (ED/OSERS)
Authoring Institution: University of Oregon, Behavioral Research and Teaching (BRT)
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