Author Question: Given an ideal test item in which 100 percent of the ten students in the high scoring group answer ... (Read 70 times)

lb_gilbert

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 588
Given an ideal test item in which 100 percent of the ten students in the high scoring group answer correctly and 20 to 25 percent of the ten students in the low scoring group select each of the four alternatives. An index of discriminating power of .80 for a test item means that it
 
  a. has an ideal level of difficulty
  b. has satisfactory discriminating power
  c. is too easy for most students
  d. should be revised or eliminated

Question 2

Which statement best summarizes science education during the 20th century?
 
  a. a gradual shift from a constructivist to a big ideas curriculum
  b. an abrupt shift from direct to indirect instruction during the mid 1950s
  c. a gradual shift from a big ideas to a constructivist curriculum
  d. consistent use of the same instructional methods



mk6555

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 310
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

c



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

The longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.

Did you know?

People with alcoholism are at a much greater risk of malnutrition than are other people and usually exhibit low levels of most vitamins (especially folic acid). This is because alcohol often takes the place of 50% of their daily intake of calories, with little nutritional value contained in it.

Did you know?

The National Institutes of Health have supported research into acupuncture. This has shown that acupuncture significantly reduced pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, when used as a complement to conventional therapies.

Did you know?

Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was originally known as the Communicable Disease Center, which was formed to fight malaria. It was originally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since the Southern states faced the worst threat from malaria.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library