Reading Is a Multidimensional Construct at Child L2 English-literacy Onset, but Comprises Fewer Dimensions Over Time - Evidence From Multidimensional IRT Analysis

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This study explored the interplay between content knowledge and reading ability in a large-scale multistage adaptive English for academic purposes (EAP) reading assessment at a range of ability levels across 1–12 graders. This study provides insights into the developmental pattern of the interplay between language and content in EAP reading contexts.

Authors: Min, S., Bishop, K. (WIDA), Cook, H. G. (WIDA)

Language Testing

Released January 2021