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Bonner, Sarah M. – Journal of Experimental Education, 2013
Although test scores from similar tests in multiple choice and constructed response formats are highly correlated, equivalence in rankings may mask differences in substantive strategy use. The author used an experimental design and participant think-alouds to explore cognitive processes in mathematical problem solving among undergraduate examinees…
Descriptors: Scores, Multiple Choice Tests, Correlation, Protocol Analysis
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Leighton, Jacqueline P.; Cui, Ying; Cor, M. Ken – Applied Measurement in Education, 2009
The objective of the present investigation was to compare the adequacy of two cognitive models for predicting examinee performance on a sample of algebra I and II items from the March 2005 administration of the SAT[TM]. The two models included one generated from verbal reports provided by 21 examinees as they solved the SAT[TM] items, and the…
Descriptors: Test Items, Inferences, Cognitive Ability, Prediction
Gierl, Mark J.; Leighton, Jacqueline P.; Wang, Changjiang; Zhou, Jiawen; Gokiert, Rebecca; Tan, Adele – College Board, 2009
The purpose of the study is to present research focused on validating the four algebra cognitive models in Gierl, Wang, et al., using student response data collected with protocol analysis methods to evaluate the knowledge structures and processing skills used by a sample of SAT test takers.
Descriptors: Algebra, Mathematics Tests, College Entrance Examinations, Student Attitudes