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¹Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.

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Area of Science:

Educational Measurement
Psychometrics
Applied Linguistics

Background:

Establishing accurate cut scores is crucial for criterion-referenced test interpretations.
Traditional standard-setting methods in Item Response Theory (IRT) often involve subjective judgment.
A novel, non-judgmental approach is needed to enhance objectivity in test score interpretation.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and validate a new, non-judgmental standard-setting method for IRT-based tests.
To utilize Item Characteristic Curve (ICC) transformations for determining precise cut scores.
To apply this method for classifying English listening proficiency according to CEFR standards.

Main Methods:

A computerized adaptive test, eCat-Listening, was administered to 1,576 participants.
The proposed standard-setting method, based on ICC transformations, was applied.
Participant performance was classified according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Main Results:

The classification derived from the proposed method demonstrated a strong correlation with external measures of English language proficiency.
The results indicate the effectiveness of ICC transformations in establishing meaningful performance standards.
The method successfully categorized participants into CEFR levels based on their listening skills.

Conclusions:

The proposed non-judgmental standard-setting method is a practical and valid alternative for IRT-based test interpretations.
This approach enhances objectivity in criterion-referenced testing.
The method provides a reliable tool for assessing and classifying language proficiency.