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Forster, Fred – 1987
Studies carried out over a 12-year period addressed fundamental questions on the use of Rasch-based item banks. Large field tests administered in grades 3-8 of reading, mathematics, and science items, as well as standardized test results were used to explore the possible effects of many factors on item calibrations. In general, the results…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Difficulty Level, Elementary Education, Item Analysis
