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Publication Date: 2015-Nov
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Analyzing the Calculus Concept Inventory: Content Validity, Internal Structure Validity, and Reliability Analysis
Gleason, Jim; Thomas, Matt; Bagley, Spencer; Rice, Lisa; White, Diana; Clements, Nathan
North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (37th, East Lansing, MI, Nov 5-8, 2015)
We present findings from an analysis of the Calculus Concept Inventory. Analysis of data from over 1500 students across four institutions indicates that there are deficiencies in the instrument. The analysis showed the data is consistent with a unidimensional model and does not have strong enough reliability for its intended use. This finding emphasizes the need for creating and validating a criterion-referenced concept inventory on differential calculus. We conclude with ideas for such an instrument and its uses. [For the complete proceedings, see ED583989.]
Descriptors: Calculus, Content Validity, Mathematical Concepts, Test Reliability, Measures (Individuals), Outcome Measures, Program Validation, Criterion Referenced Tests, Postsecondary Education, Achievement Gains, Pretests Posttests
North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. e-mail: pmena.steeringcommittee@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.pmena.org/
Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Research
Education Level: Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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