Some sentences show imperfect difficulty graduation, with inversions in per cent correct across years¶

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q2 i? The sixth sentence of Test II shows an inversion in the third year (percents correct 35.9, 61.9, 60.6, 66.2), while the fifth sentence is very satisfactory. → Henmon 1917

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Henmon 1917¶

Henmon, V. A. C. (1917). The Measurement of Ability in Latin. Part II. Sentence Tests. The Journal of Educational Psychology. https://eric.ed.gov/?q=Henmon+Measurement+of+Ability+in+Latin+Sentence+Tests

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Item-analysis of percents correct by year for Test II sentences; the fifth sentence's percents (30.9, 48.4, 57.1, 80.8) are cited as very satisfactory by contrast.

"On the other hand the sixth sentence gives the following percentages: 35.9, 61.9, 60.6, 66.2. It shows an inversion in the third year and the graduation is imperfect."

Discussion¶

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