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Computerized assessment to enhance learning
Citation
Lim, T. K. (1996, June 26-28). Computerized assessment to enhance learning [Paper presentation]. 1st Asia Pacific Conference on Human Computer Interaction, Singapore.
Author
Lim, Tock Keng
Abstract
The current availability of cheap but powerful microcomputers has made test delivery by computer both feasible and attractive. It has brought about innovations in computerized testing to include adaptive testing, diagnostic testing and test banking facilities. This paper shows how a computerized adaptive test ·(CAT), which can administer and score a test over the computer as well as tailor the test to the examinee's ability, can be used to enhance learning. As the CAT procedure tailors the test to the examinee's estimated ability level, diagnostic features to enhance learning can be built into the procedure to allow the examinee to go through supplementary exercises on the skill he is deficient on, before returning to the test. Diagnostic feedback such as the ability to delay re-testing interval as well as realistic simulation situations can also be introduced in the CAT. The above features to enhance learning through assessment can be introduced into a local CAT in reading comprehension for Grades 3, 5, 7 and 9, currently being developed in the National Institute of Education.
Date Issued
1996
Description
This paper was presented at the Asia Pacific Conference on Human Computer Interaction, held in Singapore from 26 - 28 Jun 1996