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Nering, Michael L., Ed.; Ostini, Remo, Ed. – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2010
This comprehensive "Handbook" focuses on the most used polytomous item response theory (IRT) models. These models help us understand the interaction between examinees and test questions where the questions have various response categories. The book reviews all of the major models and includes discussions about how and where the models…
Descriptors: Guides, Item Response Theory, Test Items, Correlation
King, Maribeth L.; Huse, Vanessa E. – 1993
This document contains 20 competency-based examinations with student and instructor manuals for computer science microcomputer-related occupations. For each of the examinations, the student manual contains the following: the competency, the performance objective, directions, the facility to be used, the materials and equipment needed, a space to…
Descriptors: Competence, Competency Based Education, Computer Science, Computer Software
Davis, Harley; Denison, John – 1993
This document contains 20 competency-based examinations with student and instructor manuals for drafting-related occupations. For each of the examinations, the student manual contains the following: the competency, the performance objective, directions, the facility to be used, the materials needed, a space to note time started and time finished,…
Descriptors: Competence, Competency Based Education, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Software
Brown, Jane; Wallace, John – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1984
Describes "Bulletin Board" software program, which permits individuals or student groups to write, read, and/or evaluate student and instructor-generated multiple-choice and essay questions and to write and read news items. The program thus engages students more deeply in active learning, assessing course material, and providing peer…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Design, Evaluative Thinking
Thompson, Bruce; Levitov, Justin E. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1985
Discusses features of a microcomputer program, SCOREIT, used at New Orleans' Loyola University and several high schools to score and analyze test results. Benefits and dimensions of the program's automated test and item analysis are outlined, and several examples illustrating test and item analyses by SCOREIT are presented. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software, Difficulty Level, Higher Education
Patton, Jan; Steffee, John – 1990
This document provides printed instructions for teachers to use with an IBM-compatible microcomputer to construct tests and then have the computer give the tests, grade them, and print the test results. Computerized tests constructed in this way may contain true-false questions, multiple-choice questions, or a combination of both. The questions…
Descriptors: Business Education, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Reneau, Fred; And Others – 1986
This guide contains 285 test items for use in teaching a course in computerized numerical control. All test items were reviewed, revised, and validated by incumbent workers and subject matter instructors. Items are provided for assessing student achievement in such aspects of programming and planning, setting up, and operating machines with…
Descriptors: Automation, Competency Based Education, Computer Software, Criterion Referenced Tests
Brodeur, Doris R. – Educational Technology, 1986
Reviews seven commercially produced test generator programs appropriate for use by classroom teachers or individual instructors and identifies item construction and test formatting features that facilitate test design and delivery. Test generator programs and their manufacturers are listed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software, Costs, Evaluation Criteria
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Vockell, Edward L.; Hall, Jane – Social Studies, 1989
Examines the ways in which computers can assist teachers in developing good tests. Describes the program TESTWORKS in detail and provides charts comparing this program with 11 others in the areas of price, type of questions generated, computer functions, and the usefulness of each. Discusses the use of word processors and databases. (KO)
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Cortland-Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Cortland, NY. – 1984
The VisiCalc program is visual calculation on a computer making use of an electronic worksheet that is beneficial to the business user in dealing with numerous accounting and clerical procedures. The Lotus 1-2-3 program begins with VisiCalc and improves upon it by adding graphics and a database as well as more efficient ways to manipulate and…
Descriptors: Accounting, Business Skills, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Thommen, John D. – 1992
Testbanking provides teachers with an effective, low-cost, time-saving opportunity to improve the testing aspect of their classes. Testbanking, which involves the use of a testbank program and a computer, allows teachers to develop and generate tests and test-forms with a minimum of effort. Teachers who test using true and false, multiple choice,…
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Classroom Techniques, Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Testing
Reneau, Fred; And Others – 1986
This guide contains 321 test items for use in teaching a course in repairing computer equipment. All test items were reviewed, revised, and validated by incumbent workers and subject matter instructors. Items are provided for assessing student achievement in the following skill areas (with selected skills mentioned in brackets): performing…
Descriptors: Business Administration, Business Skills, Competency Based Education, Computer Software
North, David – 1989
This learning module for a high school course in communications technology is designed to help teachers introduce students to computer-aided design (CAD) using a Macintosh SE with MacDraft to draw floor plans. The module contains seven objectives/competencies, a content outline, suggested instructor methodology, descriptions of demonstrations and…
Descriptors: Architectural Drafting, Behavioral Objectives, Blueprints, Classroom Techniques
Beeby, Ellen – 1991
This color-coded teacher's guide contains curriculum materials designed to give students an awareness of various desktop publishing techniques before they determine their computer hardware and software needs. The guide contains six units, each of which includes some or all of the following basic components: objective sheet, suggested activities…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Desktop Publishing
North Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. Div. of Vocational Education Services. – 1993
This guide focuses on use of the North Carolina Vocational Competency Achievement Tracking System (VoCATS)-designated software in the instructional management process. (VoCATS is a competency-based, computer-based instructional management system that allows the collection of data on student performance achievement prior to, during, and following…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Competence, Competency Based Education, Computer Managed Instruction
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