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Muiznieks, Viktors; Dennis, J. Richard – 1979
In computer assisted test construction (CATC) systems, the computer is used to perform the mechanical aspects of testing while the teacher retains control over question content. Advantages of CATC systems include question banks, decreased importance of test item security, computer analysis and response to student test answers, item analysis…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Testing
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Brennan, Robert L. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1973
A review of four areas in which the computer has influenced the theory and practice of achievement testing: a) test scoring and item analysis, b) item sampling, c) item generation, and d) the sequencing of items resulting in various types of adaptive testing. Also, reference is made to the impact of computer assisted achievement testing upon the…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Adaptive Testing, Computer Assisted Instruction, Data Processing
Lorton, Paul, Jr.; Searle, Barbara W. – 1976
A linear regression model was used to select items from a pool of 700 arithmetic word problems to be used in a computer-assisted mathematics curriculum for elementary school students. The experimental procedure first involved a stepwise linear regression analysis of a student's performance over a set of 25 problems. The probability correct for…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Correlation, Elementary School Mathematics