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David, Carl W. – College Board Review, 1981
A professor of physical chemistry sees a sharp decline in math competence among his students and feels the reason is poor testing. How this can be changed is outlined, including a proposal to examine by computer. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Chemistry, College Students, Competence

Bowen, Craig W. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1998
Considers how computers might help broaden assessment practices by examining the types of test items that might be used in computer environments. Explores ideas from cognitive psychology and research on problem solving. Contains 17 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Psychology, Computer Assisted Testing, Higher Education
Collins, Allan; And Others – 1991
The use of paper and pencil, videotape recordings, and microcomputers in student testing provide three very different views of student achievement. Paper and pencil tests can record how students compose tests and documents, and how they critique documents or performances. Video recordings can record how students explain ideas, answer questions,…
Descriptors: Comparative Testing, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Simulation, Elementary Secondary Education