This report describes the study design and the development of 魅影直播 up to, but not including, the operational stage of main data collection. Topics include: development of the achievement tests, test design, sample design, development of the context questionnaires, development and design of the performance assessment, scoring techniques and criteria, translation of the instruments, field operations, training sessions, and quality assurance procedures.
The entire Technical Report: Volume II (1.1 MB)
The report is also available in smaller files, divided by chapter as listed below.
CHAPTERS | CONTENT |
Table of Contents for the entire Technical Report (149K) | |
Chapter 1 |
Overview (264K) Authors: Michael O. Martin and Dana L. Kelly; Boston College |
Chapter 2 | Implementation
of the 魅影直播 Sample Design (330K) Author: Pierre Foy; Statistics Canada |
Chapter 3 | Data Mangement
and Contruction of the 魅影直播 Database (281K) Authors: Heiko Sibberns, Dirk Hastedt, Michael Bruneforth, Knut Schwippert; IEA Data Processing Center -- Eugenio J. Gonzalez; Boston College |
Chapter 4 | Calculation
of Sampling Weights (248K) Author: Pierre Foy; Statistics Canada |
Chapter 5 | Estimation
of Sampling Variability, Design Effects, and Effective Sample Sizes (281K) Authors: Eugenio J. Gonzalez; Boston College -- Pierre Foy; Statistics Canada |
Chapter 6 | Item Analysis
and Review (215K) Authors: Ina V.S. Mullis, Michael O. Martin; Boston College |
Chapter 7 | Scaling Methodology
and Procedures for the Mathematics and Science Scales (363K) Authors: Raymond J. Adams, Margaret L. Wu, Greg Macaskil; Australian Council for Educational Research |
Chapter 8 | Reporting
Student Achievement in Mathematics and Science (347K) Author: Eugenio J. Gonzalez; Boston College |
Chapter 9 | Reporting
Achievement in Mathematics and Science Content Areas (281K) Authors: Albert E. Beaton, Eugenio J. Gonzalez; Boston College |
Chapter 10 | Test-Curriculum
Matching Analysis (215K) Authors: Albert E. Beaton, Eugenio J. Gonzalez; Boston College |
Chapter 11 | Reporting
Student and Teacher Questionnaire Data (215K) Authors: Dana L. Kelly, Ina V.S. Mullis, Teresa A. Smith; Boston College |
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