Application of Classical Test Theory Model on 2021 Mathematics Objectives Items of Entrance Examination into Senior Science and Technical Colleges in Kano State, Nigeria
*1Ibrahim Sani Hussain & 2Bindowo Mohammed Garba
*1Department of Education, Faculty of Education, Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, P.M.B 3218, Kumbotso, Kano State, Nigeria Email: Ibgwarzo2013@gmail.com
2Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, Federal University Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria Email: Bindowogarba @fuwukari.edu.ng
Abstract
The study applied classical test theory model on 2021 Mathematics objectives items of Entrance Examination in to Senior Sciences and Technical Colleges (EESSTC). The study has Four (4) objectives and Four (4) research questions. The study employed Descriptive survey design. The population of the study consisted a total number of fourteen thousand six hundred and fourty seven (14,647) examinees that sat for 2021 Mathematics EESSTC in Kano state. A sample of five hundred (500) were drawn using cluster proportionate to the size sampling technique The item analysis were carried out using Classical Test Theory (CTT) Frame work. The findings from the study revealed EESSTC 2021 Mathematics items 13(43.33%), 16(53.33%) and 1(3.33%) are difficult, moderate and easy items respectively with a mean of 0.34. The discriminating power showed that 9(30%), 9(30%), 8(27%) and 4(13%) are very good, good, acceptable and poor items respectively with a mean of 0.31. It was concluded that 2021 Mathematics items of EESSTC achieved acceptable psychometric indices. It was recommended that services of Tests and Measurement expert should be employed during items development process in order to improve their psychometric properties.
Keywords
Classical Test Theory, Entrance examinations, Senior Sciences and Technical Colleges, Mathematics, Objectives Items
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