Basic Precepts in Test Construction / Karen Buser.

Most seasoned test developers recognize the importance of thoughtful decision making when constructing a test. Unfortunately, many classroom achievement tests are created by novice test developed who have not received sufficient instruction in item writing (G. Gulliksen, 1986; R. J. Stiggins, 1991)....

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Main Author: Buser, Karen
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1996.
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Physical Description:16 pages
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