The Effect of Changes in Item Sequence on Student Performance in a Multiple-Choice Chemistry Test.

Hodson, Derek

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Publication Date: 1984

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The Effect of Changes in Item Sequence on Student Performance in a Multiple-Choice Chemistry Test.

Hodson, Derek

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v21 n5 p489-95 May 1984

Investigated the validity of the assumption that arranging items in objective tests in order of increasing difficulty increases student motivation and produces more reliable tests. Results indicate that test reliability was largely independent of item sequence. (Author/JN)

Descriptors: Chemistry, High Schools, Multiple Choice Tests, Science Education, Science Tests, Secondary School Science, Test Format, Test Items, Test Reliability, Testing

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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