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    Item Analysis of English Language University Entrance Examination in Ethiopia: 2005 Exam in Focus
    (Addis Ababa University, 2014-05) Hassen, Hadya; Lemmu, Phd.Geremew
    The main purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of the items of 2005 E.C university entrance examination of English language based on the parameters of facility value and discrimination index. The study has used descriptive research design concerned with the quantitative methods which reveals the statistical result of the exam. The data were collected from the data base of National Educational Assessment and Examination (NEAEA). The study covered all of the 120 items of the Ethiopian University Entrance Examination (EUEE). One fourth of the examinees’ i.e. 40,400 examinees’ result was taken for analysis. Secondary data was also used in the analysis process. The collected data were analyzed quantitatively. Within the two main parameters of item analysis, namely, item facility and discrimination index of the study, the items were categorized in to four ranges based on their effectiveness. Findings of the study revealed that 33 items were very difficult, and 27 items were not discriminating at all. The findings shows that high number of the EUEE examination items was not functioning as expected, which means there are many items that should be discarded or improved. This calls for implementation of post test item analysis regularly for improved exam preparation for the next exam periods.