Item Objective Congruence Analysis for Multidimensional Items Content Validation of a Reading Test in Sri Lankan University

This paper presents the findings of a study that intended to seek content validity (CV) evidence an instrument measure reading ability university students in Sri Lanka. The passages and items were adapted from CEFR aligned Learning Resource Network (LRN) materials. designed based on cognitive processing involved completing each task as prescribed by Khalifa Weir (2009). As part collecting for validation instrumentation, Item Objective Congruence (IOC) analysis is used this study. In IOC, congruence between test studied providing quantified data CV. A pool twelve experts examined total 41 against eight effectively. had chosen more than one objective item, IOC formula simplified Crocker Aligna (1986) multi-dimensional assessment multiple combinations skills was applied present indicate experts’ varying degrees agreement terms what some assess. 38 acceptable indices, item removed two modified. Items having high show they only skill those indicating low notify that, assess skill. demonstrates utility method gathering Test development are crucial which first foremost process evaluate educational management.