Advance Organizer 6

(Chap. 6, Tests)

1. List the ways in which computers can be used to construct tests. What are the advantages and disadvantages to these possibilities? What is the difference between item banking and item generation?

2. What is the difference between norm-referenced and criterion referenced tests?

3. Explain the three important principles for the design of computer-based tests.

4. What are the relative advantages and disadvantages of testing with simulations? Describe a simulation that is used for testing (a real one or one you make up).

5. How is adaptive testing different from conventional testing? What are its advantages and disadvantages? Define error of estimate. Is it a valid form of testing? Is it reliable?

6. Why is Admissible Probability Measures testing an alternative form of testing? What is it an alternative for?

1. What are the elements of assessment? What is the difference between formative and summative assessment?

2. Describe the kinds of learning environments possible with interactive multimedia. How do these learning environments relate to the levels of users' interactions? What is the meaning of the table shown on p. 5?

3. Describe three assessment strategies presented by Shore. What are their relative advantages/disadvantages?

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