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Abstract
ABSTRACT In achievement testing we assume that students will demonstrate their maximum performance as they encounter test items. Sometimes, however, student performance can decline during a test event, which implies that the test score does not represent maximum performance. This study describes a method for identifying significant performance decline and investigated its utility as an indicator of generalized test-taking disengagement. Analysis of data from a computerized adaptive interim achievement test showed that performance decline classifications exhibited characteristics similar to those from disengagement classifications based on rapid guessing. More importantly, performance decline was found to identify disengagement by many students who would not have been identified as disengaged based on rapid-guessing behavior.
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Because interaction between the domains of research and application is critical to the evaluation and improvement of new educational measurement practices, Applied Measurement in Education" prime objective is to improve communication between academicians and practitioners. To help bridge the gap between theory and practice, articles in this journal describe original research studies, innovative strategies for solving educational measurement problems, and integrative reviews of current approaches to contemporary measurement issues. Peer Review Policy: All review papers in this journal have undergone editorial screening and peer review.
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