Validating a Learning Progression in Mathematical Functions for College Readiness

Current college admissions tests inadequately predict college success ( Geiser & Studley, 2002 ) and provide insufficient information for students and teachers regarding college readiness at earlier stages of students' academic careers ( Olson, 2006 ). This article reports on the creation a...

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Published inMathematical thinking and learning Vol. 13; no. 4; pp. 259 - 291
Main Authors Bernbaum Wilmot, Diana, Schoenfeld, Alan, Wilson, Mark, Champney, Danielle, Zahner, William
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Philadelphia Taylor & Francis Group 01.10.2011
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Summary:Current college admissions tests inadequately predict college success ( Geiser & Studley, 2002 ) and provide insufficient information for students and teachers regarding college readiness at earlier stages of students' academic careers ( Olson, 2006 ). This article reports on the creation and validation of a more informative test rooted in college readiness standards in mathematics. Items and scoring guides were created using mixed-methods of assessment design, and assessment results were analyzed and validated using item response theory, student interviews, and teacher evaluations of test items. This research shows how an innovative measurement approach can be used for more accurately assessing college readiness, and reveals one possible means of providing better measures along a central strand of mathematical knowledge required for students entering college.
Bibliography:Mathematical Thinking and Learning; v.13 n.4 p.259-291; October-December 2011
Refereed article. Includes bibliographical references. Appendices.
ISSN:1098-6065
1532-7833
DOI:10.1080/10986065.2011.608344