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The Similarity of Bookmark Cut Scores with Different Response Probability Values
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Wyse, Adam E. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 2011
Standard setting is a method used to set cut scores on large-scale assessments. One of the most popular standard setting methods is the Bookmark method. In the Bookmark method, panelists are asked to envision a response probability (RP) criterion and move through a booklet of ordered items based on a RP criterion. This study investigates whether…
Descriptors: Testing Programs, Standard Setting (Scoring), Cutting Scores, Probability
Scoring Guide Alignment: Combining Scorer Judgments with Item Parameter Estimates to Set Cut Scores
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Childs, Ruth A.; Jaciw, Andrew P.; Saunders, Kelsey – International Journal of Testing, 2007
Many approaches to standard-setting use item calibration and student score estimation results to structure panelists' tasks. However, this requires collecting standard-setting judgments after the item analysis results are available. The Scoring Guide Alignment approach collects standard-setting judgments during the scoring sessions from teachers…
Descriptors: Testing Programs, Scoring, Item Analysis, Test Items
Critical Items and Standard Setting for Health Certification Examinations.
Friedman, Charles B. – 1989
In most judgmental methods for setting performance standards, content experts evaluate test items based on a conceptualization of a borderline examinee or a group of examinees. An alternative method is proposed by which judges evaluate items based on the degree of criticality regardless of content area. This classification of items serves to link…
Descriptors: Cutting Scores, Evaluators, Health Occupations, Higher Education
Using Multidimensional versus Unidimensional Ability Estimates To Determine Student Proficiency in Mathematics.
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Walker, Cindy M.; Beretvas, S. Natasha – 2000
The primary objective of this research was to examine the effect of scoring items known to be multidimensional using a unidimensional model. Although several simulation studies have examined this, few studies have been conducted using data obtained from actual test administrations. In this study, open-ended mathematics items from a mandated state…
Descriptors: Ability, Elementary School Students, Intermediate Grades, Junior High School Students
Validation Study and Recommendations of a Performance Standard for the Educational Leadership Test for Principal Licensure in Tennessee. Executive Report and Technical Report.
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Petry, John R.; And Others – 1992
Several tests available from the Educational Testing Service (Princeton, New Jersey) have been used or are candidates for use by the Tennessee State Department of Education as initial public school personnel licensure endorsement area tests. The first of the two reports contained in this document (i.e., the Executive Report) describes a study of…
Descriptors: Cutting Scores, Elementary Secondary Education, Employment Qualifications, Instructional Leadership
Initial Teacher Licensure Testing in Tennessee: Test Development.
Butler, E. Dean – 1988
The process of development of tests for teacher certification in Tennessee is described. In response to the Tennessee Comprehensive Education Reform Act of 1984 requiring the use of tests for individuals seeking initial teacher licensure, the Department of Education identified 12 areas of teacher endorsement for which no currently validated and…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Content Analysis, Higher Education, Item Banks
Validation of Selected NTE Core Battery Tests and Recommended Performance Standards for Initial Licensure of Professional School Personnel in Tennessee.
Bowman, Harry L.; And Others – 1989
A study conducted for the Tennessee State Department of Education by Memphis State University addressed two objectives with respect to the Professional School Service Personnel endorsements for initial licensure for non-teaching professional personnel: to determine the validity of the National Teacher Examination (NTE) Core Battery tests for…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Data Collection, Education Work Relationship, Elementary Secondary Education
Initial Teacher Licensure Testing in Tennessee: Legislative Requirements and Implementation.
Ray, John R.; Bowman, Harry L. – 1988
The licensure of public school personnel in Tennessee is a function of the State Department of Education (SDE). Additional requirements for this certification function were added by the Comprehensive Education Reform Act (Senate Bill Number 1) of the 1984 Tennessee General Assembly. The Act mandated that the SDE use tests to assess the competence…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Communication Skills, Higher Education, Item Banks