Examinee Characteristics and their Impact on the Psychometric Properties of a Multiple Choice Test According to the Item Response Theory (IRT)

Almaleki, Deyab

doi:10.48084/etasr.4056

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“…The use of the IRT model in analyzing student responses shows that there is an effect of the diversity of participant characteristics on test items (multiple choice) in terms of the accuracy of the item parameter estimates and individual ability parameters [34]. With IRT for the 1PL model, it gives a difficulty level of -6.27 to 2.77 in the very easy to a very difficult category.…”

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The quality of test on National Examination of Natural science in the level of elementary school

Hamidah

Istiyono

2022

IJERE

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<span>This research analyzed the quality of National Examination questions on Natural science subjects in elementary schools. The sampling technique used was simple random sampling. Response data were obtained from 250 grade VI elementary school students who responded on the tryout questions. This study was a descriptive study with a quantitative approach to describe the quality of the elementary school science test try-out items. The quality of this question is described quantitatively which includes an index of difficulty level and discriminatory power of questions. The data was collected using a test technique using a test instrument consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions. The analysis was carried out using the BILOG-MG version 4 application to obtain the parameters of distinguishing power and grain difficulty level. Based on the model fit analysis, it was found that the most appropriate model to use for the analysis of the science tryout questions for elementary schools was item response theory (IRT) with the 2PL model. The study concluded that the National Examination questions on science subjects in elementary schools had met the criteria for the level of difficulty and distinguishing power so that they could be said to be in a good category.</span>

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The quality of test on National Examination of Natural science in the level of elementary school

Hamidah

Istiyono

2022

IJERE

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“…All data were imported into Microsoft Excel and analyzed using the statistical tools SAS version 9.4 and SPSS version 25 software. 28 , 29 T-tests and multivariate statistics ANOVA were used to analyze the significant variables of the level of public knowledge regarding transmission, prevention and vaccines. Statistical significance was considered at a P-value of less than 0.05 for all analyses.…”

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Assessment of health awareness and knowledge toward SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 vaccines among residents of Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Alrefaei

Almaleki

Alshehrei

et al. 2022

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health

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Introduction Public awareness regarding COVID-19 plays an important role in controlling the virus’ spread and treating infected people. A high level of awareness among the public will help to implement preventive measures, particularly in the most populated regions, such as Makkah, Saudi Arabia. COVID-19 is an infectious disease and the Saudi Arabian government has taken serious precautions and implemented several preventive measures. In addition, The Ministry of Health (MOH) has launched many awareness campaigns and provided COVID-19 vaccines for free. The objectives To assess the Public's level of health awareness and knowledge toward SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 vaccines among residents of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Makkah region from February 23 to March 2, 2021. The questionnaire was generated using a Google form and distributed online through social platforms such as Twitter and WhatsApp. The questionnaire consisted of five sections and six hundred participants have answered and completed all questions. Then, All data were imported into Microsoft Excel and analyzed using the statistical tools SAS version 9.4 and SPSS version 25 software. Results A total of 600 participants from the Makkah region were found to have a high level of awareness and knowledge about all aspects of SARS-CoV-2 and the COVID-19 disease. For example, all participants considered coronavirus to be contagious, and 89.8% of them knew that COVID-19's symptoms are similar to those of seasonal flu. Most respondents showed a high level of awareness regarding the main factors of SARS-CoV-2 transmission. Over 98.7% of respondents were aware of the role of gatherings and events in further spread of the virus. The participants showed a good level of awareness about other preventive measures, such as maintaining social distancing and wearing a mask. However, the respondents considered COVID-19 vaccines to be effective, but some of them were not aware of their side effects, and 38.8% planned to receive a vaccine. Conclusion The residents of Makkah showed a high level of awareness about these aspects; an excellent awareness level was noted for SARS-CoV-2, means of transmission, disease symptoms and prevention of viral spread. On the other hand, the participants had less knowledge regarding COVID-19 vaccines; hence, more effort is required to educate people about the safety and benefits of the vaccines.

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“…Assessment in education is the process of data collection through measurement using measuring apparatus and information processing to determine the learning outcome achievements of students. The assessment aims to discover the ability and success of students in achieving predetermined learning outcomes (Almaleki, 2021;Anderson et al, 2001). Education goals are achieved if the implementation follows the government provisions.…”

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Characteristics of National Standardized School Examination Test Items on Biology Subject in High School

Hidayah

Retnawati

Yusron

2022

JERE

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A good test instrument is required to measure students’ academic abilities. For final-year students, this ability is measured by USBN tests. This study aimed to analyses the characteristics of biology test items in the National Standardized School Examination (USBN) and analyses item tests categorized as difficult and poor. Type of study was descriptive exploratory with quantitative and qualitative approaches. Quantitative data analysis was performed using the classical test and item response theories with 1 logistic parameter model. Qualitative data analysis described why such question items are categorized as difficult and poor according to the classical test theory. The data were collected by using documentation of the answers of 193 students. The study results show that, according the classical test theory, Biology USBN item tests had the average difficulty index of 0.525 (moderate category) and the average of discrimination index obtained is equal to 0.124 (good category). Based on the item response theory, the mean difficulty index was -0.00029 (moderate category). The reliability test estimation result was 0.51, categorized as moderate. The qualitative analysis result showed that items categorized as difficult are the food web in the ecosystem, nervous system, and human excretion system.

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Examinee Characteristics and their Impact on the Psychometric Properties of a Multiple Choice Test According to the Item Response Theory (IRT)

Cited by 5 publications

References 48 publications

The quality of test on National Examination of Natural science in the level of elementary school

The quality of test on National Examination of Natural science in the level of elementary school

Assessment of health awareness and knowledge toward SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 vaccines among residents of Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Characteristics of National Standardized School Examination Test Items on Biology Subject in High School

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