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Hale, Michael E.; And Others – 1984
The graphics and animation capabilities of computers offer a new dimension in science testing. Instead of presenting verbal situations or questions with accompanying pictures, computers can present simulated actions and events that are the focus of science questions. The purpose of this project was to develop a valid and reliable computer-based…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Graphics, Higher Education
Peer reviewedBrowning, Mark E.; Lehman, James D. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1988
Describes a computer program presenting four genetics problems to monitor the problem solving process of college students. Identifies three main areas of difficulty: computational skills; determination of gametes; and application of previous learning to new situations. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software
Peer reviewedFletcher, P.; Collins, M. A. J. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1987
Reports on a study designed to determine whether or not biology students were being disadvantaged by taking computer tests instead of written paper forms of the same tests. Results indicated that mean scores on computer-administered and written forms of the same test were approximately equivalent. (TW)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Uses in Education
Download full textBlosser, Patricia E., Ed.; Helgeson, Stanley L., Ed. – Investigations in Science Education, 1984
Presented are abstracts and abstractors' analyses of 10 studies related to one or more aspects of teacher education and 2 studies in a "miscellaneous" category. Analyses in the first section (teacher education) are on studies of: the use of wait-time and its effect on science achievement; teacher competencies; the influence of teacher…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
