This paper reports the validation scores of the Student Tool for Technology Literacy (ST2L), a performance-based assessment based on the National Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS*S) used to measure middle grade students Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Literacy. Middle grade students (N 1⁄4 5884) from school districts across the state of Florida were recruited f...

Various forms of feedback are used in formative assessment and interactive learning environments. The effects of different types of feedback are often examined at a group level. However, effective feedback may differ in learners with different characteristics or between learners at different stages in the learning process. In this paper explanatory item response theory (IRT) models are used to ...

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The objective of this research is to study various assessment methods used in modern test systems. Methods based on classical test theory and IRT (item response theory) have been considered in this paper. The approaches to improve the quality of assessment of the ability level as a function of the diversity of evaluation points have been proposed. Statistical analysis packages SPSS, the tests a...

The Bayesian framework offers a number of techniques for inferring an individual’s knowledge state from evidence of mastery of concepts or skills. A typical application where such a technique can be useful is Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT). A Bayesian modeling scheme, POKS, is proposed and compared to the traditional Item Response Theory (IRT), which has been the prevalent CAT approach for the...

Bayesian and probabilistic networks are claimed to offer powerful approaches to inferring an individual’s knowledge state from evidence of mastery of concepts or skills. A typical application where such tools can be useful is Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT). Bayesian networks have been proposed as an alternative to the traditional Item Response Theory (IRT), which has been the prevalent CAT app...