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.