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| Mastery Tests | 1 |
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| Journal of Educational… | 1 |
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| Lathrop, Robert L. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedLathrop, Robert L. – Journal of Educational Research, 1986
Many mastery decisions are made based on assessment devices that are known to be less than perfectly reliable. A significant portion of examinees who have scores near the cutting score risk misclassification, even for instruments with relatively high retest reliability. Suggestions for minimizing this risk are offered. (Author/MT)
Descriptors: Cutting Scores, Mastery Tests, Minimum Competency Testing, Test Reliability
