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The Rasch Model for Achievement Tests--Inappropriate in the Past, Inappropriate Today, Inappropriate Tomorrow.

Authors :
McLean, Leslie D.
Ragsdale, Ronald G.
Source :
Canadian Journal of Education. 1983 8(1):71-76.
Publication Year :
1983

Abstract

Robitaille and O'Shea used the Rasch model in developing a set of 40-item mathematics achievement tests. The Rasch model is inappropriate for such a purpose; their article presents the model in a too favorable light and continued application of the model encourages less desirable educational practice and misdirects scarce resources. (BRR)

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
8
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Canadian Journal of Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ278460
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Opinion Papers