An Introduction to Classical Test Theory as Applied to Conceptual Multiple-choice Tests

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written by Paula V. Engelhardt
published by the American Association of Physics Teachers
edited by Charles R. Henderson and Kathleen A. Harper

A number of conceptual multiple-choice tests have been developed addressing many different areas of physics. These tests are typically used to determine what difficulties students have with specific content and to evaluate teaching practices and curriculum. The purpose of this paper is to provide the reader with a general overview of the key aspects of the development process from the perspective of classical test theory and critical issues that distinguish high-quality conceptual multiple-choice tests from those that are not.

Reviews in PER: Volume 2, Issue 1
Book Title: Getting Started in PER
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Keywords:: Classical Test Theory, Conceptual Multiple-Choice Tests, Content Validity, Inter-Rater Reliability, Reliability and Validity, Variance and Standard Deviation
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Record Updated:: September 28, 2022 by Lyle Barbato
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Engelhardt, Paula. "An Introduction to Classical Test Theory as Applied to Conceptual Multiple-choice Tests." In Getting Started in PER. Edited by Charles Henderson, and Kathleen Harper. College Park: American Association of Physics Teachers, 2009. https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=8807&DocID=1148 (accessed 20 April 2024).

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Engelhardt, Paula. "An Introduction to Classical Test Theory as Applied to Conceptual Multiple-choice Tests." Getting Started in PER. Eds. Henderson, Charles, and Kathleen Harper. Vol. 2. College Park: American Association of Physics Teachers, 2009. 11 Apr. 2009. 20 Apr. 2024 <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=8807&DocID=1148>.

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