학술논문

The Quality of Content Analyses of State Student Achievement Tests and Content Standards.
Document Type
Article
Source
Educational Measurement: Issues & Practice; Dec2008, Vol. 27 Issue 4, p2-14, 13p
Subject
Content analysis
Test reliability
Achievement tests
Educational standards
Academic achievement
Mathematics examinations, questions, etc.
Policy sciences
Educational tests & measurements
English language examinations
Test interpretation
Test scoring
Language
ISSN
07311745
Abstract
This article examines the reliability of content analyses of state student achievement tests and state content standards. We use data from two states in three grades in mathematics and English language arts and reading to explore differences by state, content area, grade level, and document type. Using a generalizability framework, we find that reliabilities for four coders are generally greater than .80. For the two problematic reliabilities, they are partly explained by an odd rater out. We conclude that the content analysis procedures, when used with at least five raters, provide reliable information to researchers, policymakers, and practitioners about the content of assessments and standards. Reprinted by permission of the publisher.