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Test Development and Administration

Decision by a thousand cuts: What cut score selection method is right for you?

Wednesday, October 25, 2023
11:30 AM - 11:40 AM MT
Location: Broadmoor Hall A, E-Poster Gallery
What cut score selection method is right for you? This poster shows six common methods (Nedelsky, Modified Angoff percentage, Modified Angoff yes/no, Buek, Hofstee, and Bookmark) that were all performed by the same group of experts. The resulting impacts of the various cut scores are shown.

Thank you Excelsoft for sponsoring the Test Development and Administration track.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the differences in the various cut score selection methods.
  • Differentiate the strengths and weaknesses of each cut score method.
  • Explore combining methods for a more dimensional perspective on selecting a cut score.