ILA0062 - Item Analysis for Better Quality Test Design
About This Course
Item analysis is a set of statistical methods used for evaluating the statistical quality of test items. It is widely used in the testing industry to improve item quality and develop more reliable and valid tests. In this course we will focus on item analysis in achievement tests (e.g. tests and exams in schools of developed skill or knowledge).
Item analysis does not necessarily require a large sample size. Teacher practitioners could use item analysis to evaluate their own test items. The result will not only help them write better tests but also reflect on their teaching practices.
This is a hands-on skill development workshop conducted in the computer lab. To maximize the learning experience, participants are encouraged to bring their own data set for analysis.
What You'll Learn
1. the rationale of Item Analysis
2. how to perform Item Analysis
3. how to interpret results from Item Analysis
Entry Requirements
Learner must be comfortable working with numbers and spreadsheet functions.