Anatomy of a physics test: Validation of the physics items on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills

• Published in: Physical review special topics. Physics education research Vol. 5; no. 1; p. 010104
• Main Authors: Marshall, Jill A., Hagedorn, Eric A., O’Connor, Jerry
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: College Park American Physical Society 01.03.2009
• Subjects: Factor analysis; Grade 11; Item response theory; Physics; Skills; Triangulation; United States > US; Texas

We report the results of an analysis of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) designed to determine whether the TAKS is a valid indicator of whether students know and can do physics at the level necessary for success in future coursework, STEM careers, and life in a technological socie...