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ERIC Number: EJ588563
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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A New Approach to Test the Useability of a Science Question Paper in Terms of Time Allotment.
Sindhu, R. S.; Sharma, Reeta
Science Education International, v10 n1 p34-37 Mar 1999
Finds that the time required to attempt all the test items of each question paper in a four-paper sample was inversely proportional to the percentage of students who attempted all the test items of that paper. Extrapolates results to give guidelines for determining the feasibility of newly-developed exam papers. (WRM)
Descriptors: Science Tests, Secondary Education, Test Construction, Test Length, Test Selection, Testing Problems, Time Factors (Learning)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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