Frequently Asked Questions About Licensing Exams Excerpted from the "The Answer Key," CLEAR Exam Review, Summer 1990 through Winter 1997 Authors: Norman R. Hertz and Eric Werner Selected by Chuck Friedman
Examination Development Changes/updates to the occupational/job analysis (issues: W90,W94,W96) Characteristics of a performance assessment W96 Standards for Educational & Psychological Testing S90,W96 Content validation of examinations S95, S96 Developing an occupational/job analysis W94 Job analysis and test blueprints/ factor analysis W95 Linking occupational analysis to test items S96
Examination Administration Open/closed book exams W93 Limiting test references W97 Accommodating candidates with disabilities W94 Additional test time accommodations W94 Multi-language exams S92,W93 Using an interpreter S95 Information for candidates W93 Oral examinations S92 Readability index S92
Examination Scoring Setting a passing score/ Angoff ratings W90,S90,S93, W95 Scoring non-multiple choice items S91,W95 Criteria for a passing score S95, W96 Equating test/ use of scaled scores S90, S96 Appealing exam outcomes W97 Scoring/Rescoring W90 Candidate cheating S91 Reporting test scores W92 Passing rates W92 Guidelines for readministration W92
Item Development Constructed-response test items S93 Developing and pretesting items S90, S95 Item analysis theory S95 Writing pretest items/ writer workshops S96
Other Issues Computer-based testing W94 Certifying boards and test development W95 Educators and test development W95 Small group testing W97 Role of state boards to accept passing scores S95 Adopting exams from national organization W97 Licensure and academic exams S96 Hiring a test service W92
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