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Handbook of Polytomous Item Response Theory Models
by Michael L. Nering Remo OstiniThis comprehensive Handbook focuses on the most used polytomous item response theory (IRT) models. These models help us understand the interaction between examinees and test questions where the questions have various response categories. The book reviews all of the major models and includes discussions about how and where the models originated, conceptually and in practical terms. Diverse perspectives on how these models can best be evaluated are also provided. Practical applications provide a realistic account of the issues practitioners face using these models. Disparate elements of the book are linked through editorial sidebars that connect common ideas across chapters, compare and reconcile differences in terminology, and explain variations in mathematical notation. These sidebars help to demonstrate the commonalities that exist across the field. By assembling this critical information, the editors hope to inspire others to use polytomous IRT models in their own research so they too can achieve the type of improved measurement that such models can provide. Part 1 examines the most commonly used polytomous IRT models, major issues that cut across these models, and a common notation for calculating functions for each model. An introduction to IRT software is also provided. Part 2 features distinct approaches to evaluating the effectiveness of polytomous IRT models in various measurement contexts. These chapters appraise evaluation procedures and fit tests and demonstrate how to implement these procedures using IRT software. The final section features groundbreaking applications. Here the goal is to provide solutions to technical problems to allow for the most effective use of these models in measuring educational, psychological, and social science abilities and traits. This section also addresses the major issues encountered when using polytomous IRT models in computerized adaptive testing. Equating test scores across different testing contexts is the focus of the last chapter. The various contexts include personality research, motor performance, health and quality of life indicators, attitudes, and educational achievement. Featuring contributions from the leading authorities, this handbook will appeal to measurement researchers, practitioners, and students who want to apply polytomous IRT models to their own research. It will be of particular interest to education and psychology assessment specialists who develop and use tests and measures in their work, especially researchers in clinical, educational, personality, social, and health psychology. This book also serves as a supplementary text in graduate courses on educational measurement, psychometrics, or item response theory.
Handbook of Social and Emotional Learning, 2nd Edition
by Celene E. Domitrovich Joseph A. Durlak Joseph L. MahoneyThe definitive work on social and emotional learning (SEL) research and practice is now in an extensively revised second edition, featuring all new and thoroughly updated chapters. The world’s leading SEL scholars describe state-of-the-art interventions that build students' competencies for managing emotions, showing empathy for others, forming supportive relationships, and making responsible decisions. The scientific underpinnings of SEL are explored and its impact on academic achievement and behavior is examined. The Handbook discusses ways to assess SEL and design effective, developmentally and culturally informed programs for students in preschool through secondary school settings and beyond. New to This Edition *Reflects a decade of significant advances in research, policy, and implementation. *New and expanded topics--equity, culturally responsive practice, multi-tiered systems of support, adult SEL, technology tools and applications, mental health, scaling up successful interventions, and more. *Six chapters on international SEL efforts, discussing both developed and developing countries. *Every chapter concludes with Key Takeaway Points.
Handbook to Biblical Hebrew: An Introductory Grammar
by Page H. Kelley Terry L. BurdenComprehensive in scope, Page Kelley's Biblical Hebrew: An Introductory Grammar is a carefully crafted introduction to the Hebrew language that offers easy-to-understand explanations, numerous biblical illustrations, and a wide range of imaginative, biblically based exercises. Thirty-one lessons present grammatical concepts with examples and numerous exercises judiciously selected from the biblical text. This accompanying handbook provides a complete answer key to the exercises in the grammar as well as practical guidance, footnotes, word lists, test suggestions, and other supplementary material.
Happy Days (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series)
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Hard Times (MAXNotes Literature Guides)
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Hard Times (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series)
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series)
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series)
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series)
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series)
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series)
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series)
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series)
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Harvard Schmarvard
by Jay MathewsSmarten Up--It's Time to Choose the Right CollegeThink that your life's growth, success, and happiness depend on which college you attend? The higher-profile school, the better, right? Wrong! Neither is true.Written by, yes, a Harvard grad, Harvard Schmarvard rebuts the perception that image is everything when it comes to college and emphasizes this simple fact: What you will be measured by in life is your talent and energy, not your college's name. Packed with practical information and insider tips, this must-have guide will help you determine which school fits you. Inside, you'll find:·How to survive the application process without losing your sanity or sense of humor ·Tips on writing essays, visiting campuses, and keeping cool during your college interviews ·The truth about search letter scams and the early admissions game ·Plus loads of other invaluable insight!So take a deep breath and exhale your worries and fears. Let Harvard Schmarvard debunk the myths, expose you to the truth, and clear your mind so you can weigh what's really important.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Harvard Schmarvard
by Jay MathewsSmarten Up--It's Time to Choose the Right CollegeThink that your life's growth, success, and happiness depend on which college you attend? The higher-profile school, the better, right? Wrong! Neither is true.Written by, yes, a Harvard grad, Harvard Schmarvard rebuts the perception that image is everything when it comes to college and emphasizes this simple fact: What you will be measured by in life is your talent and energy, not your college's name. Packed with practical information and insider tips, this must-have guide will help you determine which school fits you. Inside, you'll find:·How to survive the application process without losing your sanity or sense of humor ·Tips on writing essays, visiting campuses, and keeping cool during your college interviews ·The truth about search letter scams and the early admissions game ·Plus loads of other invaluable insight!So take a deep breath and exhale your worries and fears. Let Harvard Schmarvard debunk the myths, expose you to the truth, and clear your mind so you can weigh what's really important.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Harvard Schmarvard
by Jay MathewsSmarten Up--It's Time to Choose the Right CollegeThink that your life's growth, success, and happiness depend on which college you attend? The higher-profile school, the better, right? Wrong! Neither is true.Written by, yes, a Harvard grad, Harvard Schmarvard rebuts the perception that image is everything when it comes to college and emphasizes this simple fact: What you will be measured by in life is your talent and energy, not your college's name. Packed with practical information and insider tips, this must-have guide will help you determine which school fits you. Inside, you'll find:·How to survive the application process without losing your sanity or sense of humor ·Tips on writing essays, visiting campuses, and keeping cool during your college interviews ·The truth about search letter scams and the early admissions game ·Plus loads of other invaluable insight!So take a deep breath and exhale your worries and fears. Let Harvard Schmarvard debunk the myths, expose you to the truth, and clear your mind so you can weigh what's really important.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Harvard Schmarvard: Getting Beyond the Ivy League to the College That Is Best for You
by Jay MathewsSmarten Up--It's Time to Choose the Right College. Think that your life's growth, success, and happiness depend on which college you attend? The higher-profile school, the better, right? Wrong! Neither is true. Written by, yes, a Harvard grad,Harvard Schmarvard rebuts the perception that image is everything when it comes to college and emphasizes this simple fact: What you will be measured by in life is your talent and energy, not your college's name. Packed with practical information and insider tips, this must-have guide will help you determine which school fits you. Inside, you'll find: ·How to survive the application process without losing your sanity or sense of humor ·Tips on writing essays, visiting campuses, and keeping cool during your college interviews ·The truth about search letter scams and the early admissions game ·Plus loads of other invaluable insight! So take a deep breath and exhale your worries and fears. Let Harvard Schmarvard debunk the myths, expose you to the truth, and clear your mind so you can weigh what's really important.
Hatchet (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series)
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Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years (SparkNotes Literature Guide Series)
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Head Automotive Mechanic: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series)
by National Learning CorporationThe Head Automotive Mechanic (V) Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: motor vehicle maintenance and repair; work planning and scheduling; supervision; repair shop management; maintenance and repair of highway equipment and shop equipment; and more.
Head Clerk: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series #C-2009)
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Head Clerk: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series #C-2009)
by National Learning CorporationThe Head Clerk (Payroll) Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam.
Head Clerk: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series #C-2009)
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Head Custodian I: Passbooks Study Guide (Career Examination Series #C-1823)
by National Learning CorporationThe Head Custodian I Passbook® prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to: building operation and maintenance; building cleaning; operation and routine maintenance of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems; ability to read and follow written instructions; supervision; and more.