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Wiggers, Thomas B. – Educational Computer Magazine, 1982
Describes the Examination Question System, a computer-assisted testing system developed by and used at the University of Mississippi School of Health Related Professions. Individual programs within the system are described and ordering information is included. (JJD)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Oriented Programs, Higher Education, Item Banks
Hambleton, Ronald K.; And Others – New Directions for Testing and Measurement, 1983
This report provides a brief introduction to microcomputer technology and discusses five uses of microcomputers in classroom testing: item storage, test assembly, test administration, test scoring, and test score reporting and analysis. It focuses on the testing applications of microcomputer technology. (PN)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Oriented Programs, Electronic Classrooms, Elementary Secondary Education
Peterson, Julian A.; Meister, Lynn L. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1983
Describes a test item bank developed by the Association for Medical School Departments of Biochemistry (Texas). Programs (written in Pascal) allow self-evaluation by interactive student access to questions randomly selected from a chosen category. Potential users of the system (having student, manager, and instructor modes) are invited to contact…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, College Science, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Oriented Programs
Vale, C. David – 1982
This paper explores the feasibility of developing a single-user microcomputer-based testing system. Testing literature was surveyed to discover types of test items that might be used in the system and to compile a list of strategies that such a system might use. Potential users were surveyed. Several were interviewed, and a questionnaire was…
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Adults, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Oriented Programs
Mahaffey, Darlena; Patton, Jan – 1992
This document consists of a curriculum guide combined with separately published "simulations" and "test bank" volumes designed to support instructors using the curriculum guide. The curriculum guide was developed to provide instructional materials to teachers of microcomputer application courses in Texas. The guide contains the…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Business Education, Competence, Competency Based Education

Dawson, George – Science Teacher, 1987
Discusses the ISCS/FIRN Test Item Database, which contains 10,000 juried science questions that can help teachers prepare tests. Describes the process by which teachers can access the database and download certain questions into their own microcomputer. Provides lists from a sample search done using the various menus available. (TW)
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education
Peace, Betty; Patton, Jan – 1990
This document consists of a curriculum guide combined with separately published "Simulations" and "Test Bank" volumes designed to support instructors using the curriculum guide. The curriculum guide was developed to provide instructional materials to teachers of office support systems courses in Texas. The guide contains the…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Clerical Occupations, Communication Skills, Competence