An Explanatory Item Response Model Approach for Studying Latent Growth in Alphabet Knowledge
Author:
Wei, Xiaoxin, Education - Curry School of Education, University of Virginia
Wei, Xiaoxin, Education - Curry School of Education, University of Virginia
Advisors:
Meyer, Patrick, Cu-Leadshp Fndns & Pol Studies, University of Virginia
Konold, Tim, Cu-Leadshp Fndns & Pol Studies, University of Virginia
Invernizzi, Marcia, Cu-Curr Instr & Sp Ed, University of Virginia
Ryoo, Ji Hoon, Cu-Leadshp Fndns & Pol Studies, University of Virginia
Meyer, Patrick, Cu-Leadshp Fndns & Pol Studies, University of Virginia
Konold, Tim, Cu-Leadshp Fndns & Pol Studies, University of Virginia
Invernizzi, Marcia, Cu-Curr Instr & Sp Ed, University of Virginia
Ryoo, Ji Hoon, Cu-Leadshp Fndns & Pol Studies, University of Virginia
Abstract:
This study reviews growth modeling techniques, and then focused specifically on the use of explanatory item response models for studying growth while accounting for lack of time-invariance among item properties. Using this framework, results suggested there was a significant amount of growth in kindergarteners’ alphabet knowledge from fall to spring of a school year. Individual differences in latent ability and growth were large initially, but became considerably smaller by the end of the year. The difficulty of different item properties influenced examinee’s responses and the person properties have significant impact on the amount of latent growth. Implications were discussed from both substantive and methodological perspectives.
Degree:
PHD (Doctor of Philosophy)
PHD (Doctor of Philosophy)
Keywords:
growth, explanatory item response model, lack of invariance, alphabet recognition, letter sounds
growth, explanatory item response model, lack of invariance, alphabet recognition, letter sounds
Rights:
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Issued Date:
2015/06/04
2015/06/04