ERIC Number: EJ1333790
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Apr
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-0734-2829
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Developing and Piloting a Computerized Adaptive Test for a Culturally Appropriate Measure of Adaptive Behavior
Chen, Mo; Nah, Yong-Hwee; Waschl, Nicolette; Poon, Kenneth; Chen, Ping
Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, v40 n2 p238-254 Apr 2022
Culturally bounded in nature, adaptive behavior is the degree to which a person meets the requirements of personal independence and social responsibilities. This study aimed to develop a computerized adaptive test (CAT) of a culturally appropriate adaptive behavior measure (i.e., the Activities and Participation Rating Scale [APRS]) in the Singapore context for children aged 7 to 12 years, that is, the CAT-APRS-Primary. In Study 1, an item bank consisting of 310 adaptive skills was developed and piloted among 56 caregivers. In Study 2, the refined 310 items were calibrated using Rasch analysis among 352 caregivers. After the removal of five poor items based on the Rasch analysis, the finalized 305 items were used for the CAT development, with these items showing good Rasch person and item fit statistics. Preliminary utility of the CAT-APRS-Primary was established, with participants completing 24 items on average. Limitations and implications for future research were discussed.
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Cultural Relevance, Test Construction, Test Items, Elementary School Students, Student Behavior, Foreign Countries, Test Validity, Test Reliability
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Singapore
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