Abstract
This study investigates some procedures for setting performance standards. Both standard-setting methods for unidimensional, dichotomously scored tests (e.g., multiple-choice credentialing tests) and multidimensional, polytomously scored complex performance-based assessments are considered. Two procedures are distinguished for unidimensional tests: judgemental and empirical-judgemental methods. Nedelsky|s and Angoff|s methods are addressed in the first type of procedure, whereas the borderline group and contrasting-groups methods are dealt with in the second type of procedure. Three recently proposed procedures are reviewed for multidimensional complex assessments: the judgemental capturing policy, the extended Angoff procedure, and the dominant profile method.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 111-120 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | International journal of continuing engineering education and life-long learning |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 1/2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2004 |
Keywords
- Complex performance assessments
- Standard-setting methods
- Nedelsky's method
- Angoff's method
- Borderline-group method
- Contrasting-groups method
- Judgemental capturing policy
- Extended Angoff method
- Dominant profile method