abstractthis study examined the effect of two types of feedback, post-text as a written feedback and recast as an oral one on written grammatical accuracy of iranian intermediate efl learners. to this end, 45 intermediate students who were studying at ideal language institute in sari were selected based on their performance on the nelson proficiency test, and then divided into three groups (two...

Although Montessori is the most common unconventional education model, no multi-state study has compared standardized test proficiency of schools with districts. Here we report on this for 10 states/regions public (n = 195). In 3rd grade, were less proficient in math but more ELA. 8th grade they also ELA and showed a trend to greater math. Black, Hispanic, economically disadvantaged students at...

Wedevelop aBayesian binary ItemResponseModel (IRM),whichwedenote as Test Anxiety Model (TAM), for estimating the proficiency scores when individuals might experience test anxiety. We consider order restricted item parameters conditionally to the examinees’ reported emotional state at the testing session.We consider three test anxiety levels: calm, anxious and very anxious. Using simulated data ...

The study focused on the relationship of English proficiency and math performance in a sample of high school students, including 47% English language learners (ELLs). Data sources included state math test scores, study-specific preand posttest scores, problem solving in an online math tutorial, and responses to a self-report assessment of mathematics selfconcept. English conversational and read...

This study examined the differences among high, mid and low ambiguity tolerance groups in their reading comprehension ability and their metacognitive awareness of reading strategies. To this end, 123 first-year college students majoring in Engineering with an age range of 19-25 were stratified into three groups of high, mid and low ambiguity tolerance to participate in the study. They took part...