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A Comparison of Computer-Based Testing and Pencil-and-Paper Testing for Students with a Read-Aloud Accommodation
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Flowers, Claudia; Kim, Do-Hong; Lewis, Preston; Davis, Violeta Carmen – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2011
This study examined the academic performance and preference of students with disabilities for two types of test administration conditions, computer-based testing (CBT) and pencil-and-paper testing (PPT). Data from a large-scale assessment program were used to examine differences between CBT and PPT academic performance for third to eleventh grade…
Descriptors: Testing, Test Items, Effect Size, Computer Assisted Testing
Scoring Accuracy within Curriculum-Based Measurement: A Comparison of Teachers and Microcomputer Applications.
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Ferguson, Carl L., Jr.; Fuchs, Lynn S. – Journal of Special Education Technology, 1991
Comparison of special education teacher (n=18) and computer-scored curriculum-based measurements (CBM) of spelling found that computer scoring accuracy was significantly higher and more stable. Additionally, high correlations were found between the CBM spelling scores and a standardized test of spelling achievement. (DB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Testing, Disabilities, Elementary Education
Universal Design for Learning: Associate Editor's Column.
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Rose, David, Ed.; Dolan, Bob – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2000
This article discusses some of the limitations of current educational assessment and how application of universal design for learning (UDL) concepts can improve assessment accuracy and its applicability to instruction. Benefits of UDL are described and include allowing for multiple means of representation and expression, and multiple means of…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Computer Assisted Testing, Disabilities, Educational Assessment
Internet-Based Multimedia Tests and Surveys for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
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Stock, Steven E.; Davies, Daniel K.; Wehmeyer, Michael L. – Journal of Special Education Technology, 2004
Assessment has always been an integral component of the educational process, but the importance to students of performing effectively on district and statewide tests has increased the visibility of testing and assessment for students with and without disabilities. There are several factors that limit the reliability of common testing formats for…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Mental Retardation, Adaptive Testing, Evaluation Methods