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Table 4 Most frequently chosen ability statements for writing items

From: Test-taker perception of what test items measure: a potential impact of face validity on student learning

Item #

Most frequent choice

2nd most frequent choice

17

69.4 %

66.3 %

20

67.4 %

52.0 %

33

80.6 %

55.1 %

37A

67.4 %

65.3 %

  1.  = Ability to identify the correct vocabulary fit in the context.  = Ability to grasp the content quickly and objectively.  = Ability to understand the connection among sentences