Abstract: The development of any nation depends on proper planning of its manpower. In present times it is necessary to measure powers of an individual and to guide him properly. The power of head, hand and heart of an individual should be measured properly. We can have a rough idea of his powers thro’ his educational achievements and our own observations. Thus various types of tests are necessary. Various types of aptitude tests are used for measuring powers of students. In recent times for making a forecast of progress in various professions the aptitude tests are being used. Actually it is not proper. Because in many professions machine power, ability of hands and fingers, power of space and logical power are required in addition to the aptitude ability. Hence different Types of tests become necessary. Thus the forecast of success of an individual cannot be done on basis of aptitude indeed but by making measurement of special powers. Hence these types of tests have become important in developed countries of West. Gillard has imagined 180 types of such tests. To measure different type of abilities there are various types of tests like Alfa logical test, Numerical ability, Space ability, Handicraft ability and Musical ability test. The Mathematical Reasoning Ability test in education has been developed and standardized by the investigator meant for Xth standard under different boards ICSE, GSEB and CBSE. The procedure of development of mathematical reasoning ability (MRA) test in education consists of planning, preparing, and item selection; try out, scoring and item analysis. The test initially consisted of 175 items, later item discussions with the experts and administration on the students, the items were reduced to 170. After through items analysis the final draft of the test reduced to 128 items. The test-retest method will use for reliability.
Keywords: Mathematical Reasoning Ability Test, High School Students, different boards ICSE, GSEB and CBSE.
Title: Construction and Standardization of Mathematical Reasoning Ability Test for Comparative Study of High School Students of Different Boards
Author: Mr. Prithvi Raj, Dr. A.J. Bharvad
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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