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Linacre, John Michael – 1988
Computer-adaptive testing (CAT) allows improved security, greater scoring accuracy, shorter testing periods, quicker availability of results, and reduced guessing and other undesirable test behavior. Simple approaches can be applied by the classroom teacher, or other content specialist, who possesses simple computer equipment and elementary…
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Algorithms, Computer Assisted Testing, Cutting Scores
McBride, James R. – 1986
An overview of the development of a computerized version of the Differential Aptitude Tests (DAT) is presented. It describes the previously existing printed version of the DAT, design of the computerized adaptive edition, calibration of the test items for use in the computerized version, and two field studies that compared the Adaptive and…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Adaptive Testing, Aptitude Tests, Comparative Testing
