TY - JOUR AU - Abu Kassim, Noor Lide AU - Badrasawi, Kamal J. I. AU - Ismail, Nor Zatul-Iffa PY - 2018/12/31 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - USING THE MANY-FACET RASCH MODEL TO DETERMINE CUTSCORES AND RESOLVE FUNDAMENTAL STANDARD SETTING ISSUES JF - Al-Shajarah: Journal of the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC) JA - SHAJARAH VL - 0 IS - 0 SE - ARTICLES DO - 10.31436/shajarah.v0i0.753 UR - https://journals.iium.edu.my/shajarah/index.php/shaj/article/view/753 SP - 25-48 AB - <p>This paper illustrates the use of the Many-facet Rasch model and the&nbsp;Objective Standard Setting Method in the construction of cutscores,&nbsp;and in dealing with fundamental standard setting issues. With the&nbsp;proliferation of standardized testing for accountability purposes, the&nbsp;tracking of educational growth within and across nations, and the&nbsp;high-stakes use of educational standards, issues pertaining to the&nbsp;selection of the “right” standard setting method for the construction&nbsp;of defensible cutscores has become more and more prominent. The&nbsp;Many-facet Rasch Model used together with the Objective Standard&nbsp;Setting Method allow for the modeling and adjustment of rater&nbsp;severity in the standard setting process, and facilitate clear and&nbsp;efficient identification of inconsistent judges and misjudged items.&nbsp;However, as with most model-based approaches, a clear&nbsp;understanding of construct theory is imperative to arrive at valid and&nbsp;defensible cutscores and performance standards.</p> ER -