Estimation of Models in a Rasch Family for Polytomous Items and Multiple Latent Variables [PDF]
The Rasch family of models considered in this paper includes models for polytomous items and multiple correlated latent traits, as well as for dichotomous items and a single latent variable. An R package is described that computes estimates of parameters
Zhushan Li +2 more
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A Rasch Analysis of the ELI Listening Placement Test [PDF]
, 2007 This paper presents an analysis of the academic listening test (ALT) utilizing Rasch analysis, which has been utilized as a test development method.
Miyata, Munehiko
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Using Rasch tree to detect uniform differential item functioning in the Progress in International Reading Literacy data (PIRLS) [PDF]
, 2020 This study presents an alternative method, Rasch Tree, for detecting differential item functioning and item difficulty parameters with an existing dataset, the Progress in International Reading Literacy Data (PIRLS).
Jeffers, Heather M.
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TESOL Quarterly, EarlyView.Abstract This study investigates internal linguistic variation in the instructional discourse of international teaching assistants (ITAs) by segmenting their mini‐lecture performances into four discourse types: introduction, lecture, conclusion, and audience interaction.
Heesun Chang, Hector Rivera
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Estimating the Multilevel Rasch Model: With the lme4 Package [PDF]
Traditional Rasch estimation of the item and student parameters via marginal maximum likelihood, joint maximum likelihood or conditional maximum likelihood, assume individuals in clustered settings are uncorrelated and items within a test that share a ...
Maritza Dowling +3 more
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Die Tradition des Kragstuhls und die Bruder Rasch / The tradition of the Cantilever Chair and the Rasch Brothers [PDF]
, 2014 The involment of the rasch brothers in the development of the cantilever chair.HistoryArchitecture and The Built ...
Macel, O. (author), Macel, O.
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Implementing Argument‐Based Validity in Second Language Research on Individual Differences
TESOL Quarterly, EarlyView.Abstract Quantitative meta‐syntheses focusing on the psychometric properties of measurement tools in second and foreign language (L2) individual differences (ID) research have drawn scholars' attention to the quality of data collection instruments (Plonsky & Derrick, 2016; Sudina, 2023).
Katalin Piniel, Ekaterina Sudina
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A new method for detecting differential item functioning in the Rasch model [PDF]
Differential item functioning (DIF) can lead to an unfair advantage or disadvantage for certain subgroups in educational and psychological testing. Therefore, a variety of statistical methods has been suggested for detecting DIF in the Rasch model.
Carolin Strobl +2 more
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Handwritten Versus Typed Notes: The Impact of Note‐Taking Modes in Second Language Listening Tests
TESOL Quarterly, EarlyView.Abstract Technological advancements have influenced note‐taking practices in classrooms as well as their treatment in standardized language assessments. Many high‐stakes English listening tests (e.g., TOEFL iBT, IELTS) include varying note‐taking guidelines, often established without empirical support.
Jieun Kim
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Italian University student evaluation of teaching: does it change over time? [PDF]
, 2011 This paper concerns a study on students’ perceived teacher activities quality. The aim is investigate about the changes over time of the students’ opinions. To evaluate the perceived teachers’ activities quality a Partial Credit Model is considered. This
Boscaino, Giovanni
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