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Psychometric Considerations In Game-Based Assessment GBA

Author(s):
Mislevy, Robert J.; Oranje, Andreas; Bauer, Malcolm I.; von Davier, Alina A.; Hao, Jiangang; Corrigan, Seth; Hoffman, Erin; DiCerbo, Kristen; John, Michael
Publication Year:
2014
Source:
GlassLab Research, Institute of Play
Document Type:
White Paper
Page Count:
160
Subject/Key Words:
Games, SimCity, Formative Assessment, Simulation, GlassLab, Learning, Assessment Design, Psychometrics, Measurement Models, Evidence Centered Design, Game-Based Assessment (GBA)

Abstract

This paper focuses specifically on the formative assessment value of simulation games, and in particular, the game SimCityEDU: Pollution Challenge!. It is the first of several papers published by Institute of Play on the work and research of GlassLab. The authors of this report are affiliated with ETS, Institute of Play, Pearson, and Electronic Arts.

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