IAPG: An item analysis program for questionnaire-type test instruments.

This study overviews development and validity of a pool of multiple choice test items of geometry part of Mathematics for secondary level. A table of specifications was prepared and a pool of 48 multiple-choice type test items was developed from the test universe. The content validity and face validity of test items was determined with the help of a team of experts. Sample of the study was 488 students of class 10. After determining the validity and reliability through item analysis and quantitative and qualitative analysis of the test, it was concluded that 30 out of 48 items in the test were valid, reliable and suitable for measurement of the learning achievements in the course. Therefore, these items are useful in the boards of examinations for 9th class in Punjab (Pakistan).

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Three-item analysis and parsimony, intersection tree and strict consensus: a biogeographical example

BSGF - Earth Sciences Bulletin ◽

10.2113/gssgfbull.180.1.13 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 180 (1) ◽

pp. 13-15 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Nathanaël Cao ◽

Estelle Bourdon ◽

Meydi El Azawi ◽

René Zaragüeta Bagils

Keyword(s):

Item Analysis ◽

Analysis Program ◽

Initial Information

Abstract Using a biogeographical example, we show that the strict consensus of parsimony programs fails to summarize the information present in the initial hypotheses of homology. The intersection tree used in the three-item analysis program Nelson05 maximizes the compatibility of the three-item statements deduced from the source trees. The 3ia solution is more precise than the parsimony one because it accurately summarizes the initial information.

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Development of Creative Writing Assessment Test at Elementary School Level

Global Educational Studies Review ◽

10.31703/gesr.2021(vi-i).14 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol VI (I) ◽

pp. 140-147

Author(s):

Tehseen Sarwar ◽

Muhammad Shahid Farooq

Keyword(s):

Elementary School ◽

Creative Writing ◽

Writing Assessment ◽

Standardized Test ◽

Item Analysis ◽

School Level ◽

School Teachers ◽

Pilot Testing ◽

Writing Ability ◽

Type Test

Creative writing assessment test helps teachers in identifying the writing ability of students, which is planned to enhance students understanding of writing. The main aim of the research was to develop an assessment test for the students of elementary school to check three concepts as descriptive, narrative and persuasive in writing. The methodology for constructing an assessment test comprises three main phases. The validity of the developed test was ensured by five experts, including three school teachers and two educational experts. The reliability of the test was checked by using item analysis, using two soft wares. For pilot testing of the developed instrument, 62 students of elementary school were selected. After pilot testing, the test was finalized, containing 6 items of essay type test. Findings of standardized test enable English teachers to comprehend the weak areas of students. More tests using other concepts can be developed to know the feeble areas of the students.

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