Setting Performance Standards: Contemporary Methods |
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| Authors: | Gregory J Cizek Michael B Bunch Heather Koons |
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| Institution: | Greaoru J. Okek is Professor of Educational Measurement and Evaluation, School of Education, CB3500, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. NC27599-3500: . His areas of specialization are standard setting and testing policy.;Michael B. Bunch is Vice-President, Measurement Incorporated, Durham, NC. His areas of specialization are large-scale assessment design and standard setting.;Heather Koons is Project Manager, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Her areas of specialization are reading and science test development. |
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| Abstract: | This module describes some common standard-setting procedures used to derive performance levels for achievement tests in education, licensure, and certification. Upon completing the module, readers will be able to: describe what standard setting is; understand why standard setting is necessary; recognize some of the purposes of standard setting; calculate cut scores using various methods; and identify elements to be considered when evaluating standard-setting procedures. A self-test and annotated bibliography are provided at the end of the module. Teaching aids to accompany the module are available through NCME. |
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| Keywords: | cut scores performance standards standard setting |
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