We outline a measurement theory developed by
integrating ideas about knowledge level analysis,
production system models of transfer, additive
conjoint measurement, and Rasch models of
measurement. Productions are assumed to rq)resent
situation-action elements of knowledge. The model
views the performance of such a knowledge element
as the combination of affordance properties
associated with the element and ability properties
associated with an individual. Under specified
conditions, observed behavior can be used to separate
and quantify variables measuring situation-action
affordances and subject abilities. A specific version
of this model is applied to data from four studies
involving the CMU Lisp Tutor.