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Kingsbury, G. Gage; Zara, Anthony R. – Applied Measurement in Education, 1989
Several classical approaches and alternative approaches to item selection for computerized adaptive testing (CAT) are reviewed and compared. The study also describes procedures for constrained CAT that may be added to classical item selection approaches to allow them to be used for applied testing. (TJH)
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Computer Assisted Testing, Test Construction, Test Length

Wise, Stephen L. – Applied Measurement in Education, 1994
This article summarizes prior research findings on self-adapted testing (SAT) and examines the hypothesis that positive effects from SAT are the result of examinees perceiving greater control over the testing situation, which may lead to reduced test anxiety and improved performance. Prior research on perceived control is also discussed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Testing, Educational Research

Rocklin, Thomas R. – Applied Measurement in Education, 1994
Effects of self-adapted testing (SAT), in which examinees choose the difficulty of items themselves, on ability estimates, precision, and efficiency, mechanisms of SAT effects, and examinee reactions to SAT are reviewed. SAT, which is less efficient than computer-adapted testing, is more efficient than fixed-item testing. (SLD)
Descriptors: Ability, Adaptive Testing, Computer Assisted Testing, Difficulty Level