Procedures used to compare the results from item response theory as well as more traditional equating methods were described and critically analyzed. The implications of the comparison of equipercentile, linear, one-parameter (Rasch), and three-parameter methods for equating twelve forms of each of the five tests of General Educational Development…

Wisconsin's General Educational Development score requirements are the highest in the United States. Data from 480 test takers before the raised standards and 480 after show the latter group studied more weeks, received significantly higher scores, and had more postsecondary education and employment opportunities. The failure rate increased by 50%…

In 1987, General Educational Development (GED) test passing score requirements were raised in Wisconsin. To study the effect, data were gathered from samples of 480 examinees each for 1986 and 1989 through site visits and follow-up surveys mailed to 900 of the 960 in the samples. Responses were received from 206 persons (37 percent). Chi-square…