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Schafer, William D; Johnson, Charles E. – 1985
This paper presents examples of effective uses of microcomputers to support basic statistics instruction. All programs are written in Applesoft BASIC for Apple II Plus microcomputers and compatible equipment. They have been field tested in statistics courses at the University of Maryland. Microcomputers can be used with color monitors for…
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Courseware
Peer reviewedDawson, George – Science Teacher, 1987
Discusses the ISCS/FIRN Test Item Database, which contains 10,000 juried science questions that can help teachers prepare tests. Describes the process by which teachers can access the database and download certain questions into their own microcomputer. Provides lists from a sample search done using the various menus available. (TW)
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education
