Rasch analysis is a psychometric technique which places the proficiency level of test takers, and the relative difficulty of items on a common scale. Rasch software (such as Winsteps) is used to calibrate the data and produces statistical measures for items and test takers. This analysis provides statistical data on the relative difficulty and consistency of the items, and the relative performance of test takers. Rasch analysis is suitable for pre- and post-testing of items in receptive skills tests.

Many Faceted Rasch Measurement (MFRM) analysis is a statistical approach used to evaluate speaking and writing assessments, particularly focusing on the variability introduced by different ‘facets’ such as raters, tasks, and test takers. It is sometimes referred to as Facets analysis, referring to a commonly used MFRM software (Facets).  MFRM is designed to account for and analyse the effects of various sources of variability such as differences in rater severity, task difficulty, and test taker ability.

This course provides an overview of the basics of Rasch and MFRM analysis. The course assumes, at best, only limited awareness of the type and content of files used for input and the type of output produced by Rasch Analysis and Rasch Measurement or MFRM software.  It covers the cycle of preparing data for analysis and understanding input and output. It does not provide any training on operating any specific software but concentrates on understanding typical content and design of input and output files.

This course is aimed and assessment professionals with a language or teaching background, who need to work and communicate with analysts, make sense of output and tables, and who need to prepare or adapt input for analysis.

The course is led by Jane Lloyd (Cambridge University Press and Assessment), an experienced tutor and expert in the field. 

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