"An Item Response Modeling Approach to Cognitive Load Measurement" by John Fitzgerald Ehrich, Steven J. Howard et al.
Abstract The accurate measurement of the cognitive load a learner encounters in a given task is critical to the understanding and application of Cognitive Load Theory (CLT). However, as a covert psychological construct, cognitive load represents a challenging measurement issue. To date, this challenge has been met mostly by subjective self-reports of cognitive load experienced in a learning situation. In this paper, we find that a valid and reliable index of cognitive load can be obtained throu...
Cognitive Load Theory Cognitive Load Item Response Theory Mental Effort Standardized Test Working Memory
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