This bibliography includes papers concerned with using a computer to help construct a list of questions for use as a test or exercise. It is not intended to contain references to papers which deal exclusively with computers administering tests. Sixty-four references are provided. (Author/WH)

The 104 instruments in this bibliography contain collections of test items or learning objectives with accompanying sample items for use in the construction of tests. In some cases, actual test construction is performed by the publisher. Subjects covered include: reading, mathematics, sciences, languages, social sciences, and the arts. Some item…

This instructional module presented by the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) provides guidelines for teachers and other test developers to help them construct test item banks. Setting up an item bank and using it are described, with a consideration of software that can be used. (SLD)

The advent of computers in educational and psychological measurement has lead to the need for algorithms for optimal assembly of tests from item banks. This paper reviews the literature on optimal test assembly and introduces the contributions to this report on the topic. Four different approaches to computerized test assembly are discussed:…

A brief overview of item response theory is provided, and a 186-item bibliography of books and articles on the subject dating from 1953 to June 1989 is presented. The overview includes a definition of the theory, a discussion of its development and application, and comparisons with classical test theory. All publications in the bibliography were…

This compilation of 137 document abstracts provides technical and further education (TAFE) teachers, counselors, researchers, and administrators with resumes of materials that have been accessed by the TAFE Clearinghouse. The following types of materials are included: research and technical reports, evaluation studies, curriculum materials, and…