A Blueprint for Computer-Assisted AssessmentThe rapid development and integration of computer-assisted assessment (CAA) in mainstream post-compulsory educational institutions today make this an exciting and invaluable reference text. It provides a practical, research-based guide on a subject that is becoming increasingly important as educational assessment changes and grows. The book addresses theory and practice, offering a comprehensive evaluation of many key aspects of CAA such as: * question and test design, scoring and analysis, and feedback and integration with other assessment methods * the role of CAA in feedback processes * wider use of technology to support and enhance assessment * technical, operational and support issues. The authors present a lucid,balanced analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of CAA. This text will appeal to all those involved in higher or further education who wish to model their CAA systems on the best practice available. |
Contents
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Contexts for CAA | 8 |
Objective tests | 17 |
Writing questions | 27 |
Feedback | 50 |
Operational technical and support issues | 113 |
Evaluation | 133 |
Conclusion | 141 |
References | 144 |
Example questions | 157 |
Optical data capture CAA | 169 |
Examination instructions and invigilators information | 184 |
Example staff development programmes | 192 |
Scoring and analysing objective tests | 61 |
Constructing tests | 81 |
Beyond objective testing | 90 |
CAA technologies | 100 |
Model for the implementation of screenbased assessment | 194 |
Index | 199 |
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