Comparability of Computerized and Paper-Administered Achievement Assessments in the Primary Grades

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  In Poster Session: Studies of Assessment Comparability, Teacher Perceptions and Use of Data, and Student Preparation for Testing

Abstract

This study investigated the comparability of computerized (CBT) and paper-and-pencil (PPT) versions of an achievement assessment for students at the primary grades. Comparability was studied in terms of score equivalence and construct equivalence. Results supported the comparability of both scores and constructs across formats. Differences in item presentation between PPT and CBT were examined to inform future test development.

Authors

• Catherine Welch, University of Iowa

• Keyu Chen, University of Iowa

• Ye Lin, University of Iowa

• Heather Rickels, Iowa Testing Programs

• Stephen B. Dunbar, University of Iowa