University Students' Testing Environment for Optimal Performance: Measure Development and Cross-Validation

• In Event: Marriott Roundtable Session 1
  In Roundtable Session: Assessment Methodologies in Higher Education

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the newly-developed measure entitled the Test Environment for Optimal Performance (TEOP) scale for undergraduate students (i.e., current Millennials). Through cross-validation methods and statistical analyses, validity and reliability of the scores on the TEOP were evidenced. A scale was constructed containing 11 items measuring the preferred environmental conditions for optimal performance while testing. An Exploratory Factor Analysis (N = 308) was conducted to determine the factor structure of the TEOP, and a Confirmatory Factor Analysis (N = 309) was used to provide construct validity evidence for the factor structure. Findings suggest that students have a preference for auditory and physical movement activities when testing.

Authors

• Randy Rair, Kent State University - Kent

• Riza Memis, Kent State University

• Aryn C. Karpinski, Kent State University - Kent