Presenter:
Sean Farrell, Senior Manager Evaluation & Assessment, PwC

Title:
Applying the Principles of Item and Test Analysis to Your Assessment Program

Synopsis:

Using item and test analysis reports gives you valuable data that can help you improve your assessments – but how do you interpret that data and use it effectively?
This session will explain the principles of item and test analysis and show you how to make them work in your favor and for the benefit of your organization.

The session will start with an overview of classical test theory in the area of item and test analysis. Participants will work through several examples of assessments to evaluate their quality and discuss how to improve poorly performing items. Participants will see how the principles of good item and test writing play out in real life – and how heeding them results in better items and assessments. They will also discuss how to develop a rationale for determining appropriate levels for common item statistics.

 

Learning objectives:

• Define various Classical Test Theory item and test statistics

• Identify poorly performing items and tests using item and test analysis reports

• Use item analysis reports to guide item revisions to improve your assessments

 

Recommended Experience Level: All

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