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Scarpati, Stanley E.; Wells, Craig S.; Lewis, Christine; Jirka, Stephen – Journal of Special Education, 2011
The purpose of this study was to use differential item functioning (DIF) and latent mixture model analyses to explore factors that explain performance differences on a large-scale mathematics assessment between examinees allowed to use a calculator or who were afforded item presentation accommodations versus those who did not receive the same…
Descriptors: Testing Accommodations, Test Items, Test Format, Validity
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Kokol-Voljc, Vlasta – International Journal of Computer Algebra in Mathematics Education, 2000
Reviews examination questions and categorizes them according to their usefulness in a Computer Algebra System (CAS) environment with respect to their significance for testing abilities and skills and from the point of view of using a CAS for their solution. Examination questions are presented as an important didactical tool in teaching…
Descriptors: Calculators, Computer Uses in Education, Evaluation, Mathematics Education
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 1988
This pilot test for ninth grade mathematics is written in both French and English. The test consists of 75 multiple-choice items. Students are given 90 minutes to complete the examination and the use of a calculator is highly recommended. The test content covers a wide range of mathematical topics including: decimals; exponents; arithmetic word…
Descriptors: Calculators, Educational Assessment, Foreign Countries, Grade 9
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 1988
This achievement test for ninth grade mathematics is written in both French and English. The test consists of 75 multiple-choice items. Students are given 90 minutes to complete the examination, with the use of calculators permitted. The test content covers a wide range of mathematical content including: positive and negative exponents; word…
Descriptors: Calculators, Educational Assessment, Foreign Countries, Grade 9
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 1988
This twelfth grade diploma examination is written in both French and English. The test consists of 52 multiple-choice items and three written response questions. Two and one-half hours are provided for taking the test; approved calculators may be used. The test content covers a wide range of mathematical topics including: geometry; trigonometry;…
Descriptors: Calculators, Educational Assessment, Foreign Countries, Grade 12
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Noble, A. Candace; Mullen, Kenneth B. – Mathematics Teacher, 1992
Presented is a summary of the actions taken by American College Testing in response to calls for reform in standardized testing. The areas of reform discussed are test development, test content, skills levels, test criteria, and new testing initiatives, such as alternative-response-format questions and calculator use. (MDH)
Descriptors: Calculators, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Skills
Chick, Helen L., Ed.; Vincent, Jill L., Ed. – International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2005
The first volume of the 29th annual conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education contains plenary lecture and research forum papers as listed below. Short oral communications papers, poster presentations, brief summaries of discussion groups, and working sessions are also included in the volume. The plenary…
Descriptors: Educational Theories, Elementary School Mathematics, Semiotics, Mathematics Education