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Mar 16, 2022

Finding Stability: Comparing Methods for Detecting Unstable Item Parameters in IRT Equating

This study compares five methods of detecting unstable item parameters to address the research question, “Which stability check procedure minimizes equating error?”

Size: 725.1KB | Pages: 17

Jan 29, 2020

Promoting Career Readiness in Arkansas High Schools

This technical brief focuses on educational programs in high schools with greater-than-expected WorkKeys performance.

Size: 485.9KB | Pages: 11

Sep 01, 2020

The Validity of Low ACT Scores

Investigates the meaningfulness of lower ACT scores to inform the appropriate use of the ACT as an every-student-test for all high school students, not just college bound high school students.

Size: 302.4KB | Pages: 11

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Nov 04, 2021

Are They Trying? Motivation in State Census Testing With a College Admissions Exam

This study examined changes in score distributions and indicators of motivation to evaluate whether students participating in statewide ACT testing exhibit motivation comparable to students who participate in national ACT testing.

Size: 493.7KB | Pages: 34

Nov 01, 2020

Three Studies of Comparability Between Paper-Based and Computer-Based Testing for the ACT

Three recent studies demonstrated that paper and online tests measure the same knowledge and skills, but students who test online tend to perform slightly better than students who test on paper, especially on the English, reading, and writing tests.

Size: 2.8MB | Pages: 38

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Jul 25, 2023

What's the DIF? Item Properties Associated With DIF on the ACT

This study explores item content characteristics, psychometric properties, and item context variables associated with differential item functioning (DIF), which is a statistical indicator of potential item bias.

Size: 622.2KB | Pages: 43

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Feb 14, 2022

The ACT WorkKeys NCRC as an Indicator of Skills Needed for Success in Work-Based Learning

This report describes a research collaboration between GPSEd and ACT that examined the relationships between ACT® WorkKeys® performance and outcomes for GPSEd students.

Size: 382.2KB | Pages: 8

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Nov 30, 2021

An Investigation of Speededness as a Possible Explanation for Mode Effects on the ACT

Investigates the potential interactions between the degree of speededness and observed mode differences in student performance for the ACT test.

Size: 365KB | Pages: 16

Nov 01, 2020

An Investigation of Differential Mode Effects When Comparing Paper and Online ACT Testing

The purpose of this study was to explore the possibility of differential mode effects by gender, race/ethnicity, and ability using data from three recent mode comparability studies

Size: 572.2KB | Pages: 19

Feb 13, 2019

A Preliminary Study of ACT WorkKeys Curriculum Effectiveness at Nevada State High School

This ACT Technical Brief describes results from a preliminary WorkKeys Curriculum effectiveness study conducted with data from Nevada State High School.

Size: 135.7KB | Pages: 2

Feb 28, 2019

The Incremental Value of End-of-Course Assessment Scores for Predicting First-Year Postsecondary Grades

This study examined the value of end-of-course assessment scores as predictors of postsecondary grades, both alone and in combination with high school grade point average and the ACT test.

Size: 110.2KB | Pages: 9

Nov 01, 2020

Investigating Assessment Conditions Potentially Associated with Differential Item Functioning

The results of this study provide support for the practice of reviewing items flagged for slight to moderate DIF and approving them for administration when content reviews identify no cause for bias.

Size: 545.1KB | Pages: 19

Nov 01, 2020

Promoting Career Readiness in Alabama High Schools

Ten Alabama high schools with greater-than-expected WorkKeys performance were contacted to find out how they promote WorkKeys performance and career readiness more generally.

Size: 1.1MB | Pages: 13

Jan 16, 2020

The ACT WorkKeys NCRC as an Indicator of Skills Needed for Success in Work-Based Learning

This technical brief describes a research collaboration between GPSEd and ACT that examined the relationships between ACT WorkKeys performance and outcomes for GPSEd students.

Size: 252.6KB | Pages: 8