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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
Webb, Nan; Tripp, John – 1987
The Testing Center at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) in North Carolina, Educational Testing Service, and the College Board are participating jointly in pilot and field testing Computerized Placement Tests (CPTs). CPTs, which assess communications, reading, and mathematics skills, have the following benefits: (1) students may take the…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Testing, Mathematics Tests
Peer reviewedByrnes, Marie E.; And Others – Journal of Developmental Education, 1991
Describes a microcomputer-based program of assessment and instruction in language arts incorporated into the developmental curriculum at four colleges. Discusses the instructional value of assessment. Describes three different implementation modes. Finds a climate for experimentation, a program champion, an implementation team, and organizational…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing, Diagnostic Tests
San Juan Coll., Farmington, NM. – 1989
At San Juan College, the effectiveness of student basic skills assessment and course placement advisement was significantly improved through the implementation of Computerized Placement Testing (CPT). The CPT lab houses 15 personal computers and is staffed by professional counselors and student services aides. Students are not allowed to leave the…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Basic Skills, Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Testing
Babich, Roger M. – 1985
To alleviate problems with course content, procedure, and philosophy identified by basic communication skills students and faculty, the University of Oklahoma developed a computer assisted Student Assessment Center (SAC) as a basic communication course adjunct. The SAC allows students from all sections of the course to take each of the four unit…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Classroom Techniques, Communication Skills, Computer Assisted Testing
New Mexico State Univ., Las Cruces. – 1985
Research findings on college instruction are discussed in 43 papers from the first Regional Conference on University Teaching. The papers are grouped under three large theme areas: "Teaching, Technology and the Future" (15 papers), "Computer Designed Instruction & Testing" (13 papers), and "Basic Skills: Dealing with Differences" (15 papers). The…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Basic Skills, College Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction
