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Peer reviewedGreenwood, Charles R.; Rieth, Herbert J. – Exceptional Children, 1994
This article discusses forces affecting the advance of technology-based assessment in special education, noting the improved quality achieved through merger of assessment methods and electronic technology including networking, expert systems, authoring software, and multimedia. It notes, however, that the potential of technology-based assessment…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Disabilities, Educational Technology, Educational Trends
Peer reviewedIrvin, Larry K.; Walker, Hill M. – Exceptional Children, 1994
This article reviews the content and procedural requirements of social competence assessment for children with disabilities and presents information on multiperspective prototype assessments using a videodisc and a microcomputer with a "touch screen." Preliminary psychometric data on sensitivity, reliability, and construct validity are…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Disabilities, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedWoodward, John; Howard, Lisa – Exceptional Children, 1994
TORUS, a prototype technology-based educational diagnostic program, is described. The usefulness of TORUS to identify and remediate the mathematics misconceptions of students with learning disabilities is reported. Results suggest the need for greater emphasis on conceptual understanding in mathematics instruction. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Computer Assisted Testing, Diagnostic Teaching, Educational Diagnosis
