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Peer reviewedHanson, Ralph A.; And Others – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1986
An operational framework and a set of empirical procedures for building achievement tests sensitive to the instructional effects of school programs are presented. Procedures are illustrated using data from a comparative study of alternative item formats for a criterion-referenced test. Important differences in instructional sensitivity are shown.…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Analysis of Variance, Criterion Referenced Tests, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedJelden, D. L. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1988
Reviews study conducted to compare levels of achievement on final exams for college students responding to combinations of test-item feedback methods and modes of test-item presentation. The PHOENIX computer system used in the comparison is described, and the use of ACT (American College Testing Program) scores for ability comparison is discussed.…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Analysis of Covariance
