Item analysis of advanced level Kanji SPOT for placement test

-Comparing the results of learners with different Kanji background-

Abstract

This study analyzes the advanced level "Kanji SPOT" placement test results of 260 Japanese language learners. These learners are divided into three groups: learners with Kanji knowledge background, Korean background, and non-Kanji background. The test results are compared and analyzed among the three groups for their item difficulty, item discrimination, Kanji discerning abilities, and the influences of the First Language.