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RESEARCH PAPER
Application of Rasch Measurement Model in Developing Calibrated Item Pool for the Topic of Rational Numbers
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School of Educational Studies, 11800 Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, MALAYSIA
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Sekolah Menengah Sains Kepala Batas, 13200 Kepala Batas, Penang, MALAYSIA
Publication date: 2021-12-17
EURASIA J. Math., Sci Tech. Ed 2021;17(12):em2056
KEYWORDS
ABSTRACT
Rational Numbers is an essential topic in mathematics since it necessitates the learning
progression of more advanced topics. Nevertheless, previous literature shows that students are
having difficulties in understanding the topic for numerous reasons. The inability of teachers in
providing good examples during teaching is identified as one of the major causes. Thus, this study
aims to develop a calibrated pool of items to facilitate teachers in giving appropriate examples
for the topic of Rational Numbers. We employed a descriptive design to provide descriptions of
the item statistics for the calibrated pool of items. Samples of the study consisted of 1,292
secondary school students. We used the Rasch measurement model framework via a quantitative
approach to analyse the data. The results showed that all items demonstrated an acceptable
quality of measuring students’ ability in rational numbers while at the same time demonstrated
high evidence of validity and reliability as well. Ultimately, we also provided suggestions on how
teachers can use the pool of items in delivering appropriate examples in the classroom.
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