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This study aimed at detecting the compatibility between the traditional test theory and the item response theory in item stratification of criterion referenced test. To achieve the goals of the study, the researcher preparing a criterion referenced test in mathematics in the unit analytical engineering student’s tenth grade. The final version of the test consisted of (30) items with four options. The test was administered on sample consisting of (140). The study used statistical programs (bilog – mg3, spss) to analyze the data. The results of the study showed that (29) items fit the traditional test theory, (28) items fit the two parameter logistic model, and (28) items fit both the two theories. The results indicated that the criterion related validity according to the traditional test theory was (0.936), while the validity coefficient according to the item test theory was (0.925). The result of the criterion related validity showed that there were significant differences in favor of the traditional theory of measurement. The results also indicated that the reliability coefficient according to the traditional test theory was (0.9549), while the empirical reliability coefficient according to the item test theory was (0.9658). The result of the reliability showed that there were significant differences in favor of the two parameter logistic model. (Published Abstract)