Computerized Adaptive Testing

mind-and-cognition

• The computer can prepare for either event, by selecting two possible next items, one appropriate if the examinee answers correctly, the other if the examinee fails.

  VLA-A426D2B2-RC-035

• ITEM FINDER selects item 365, because that item provides the largest available amount of information at the closest entry to the current proficiency estimate.

  VLA-A426D2B2-RC-106

education-and-formation

• In diagnostic testing, a CAT can efficiently zero in on exactly what areas are weak. This diagnosis can help guide instruction.

  VLA-A426D2B2-RC-012

• If items are not well constructed no statistical magic nor electronic wizardry will help. The process of item pool development is a long and arduous one.

  VLA-A426D2B2-RC-024

ambition-and-status

• No examinee should be at a disadvantage simply because of the test format assigned; forms must be carefully equated so an examinee would be indifferent as to which form assigned.

  VLA-A426D2B2-RC-026

• As the glow of initial enthusiasm faded, examination revealed practical limitations to the technology that were not apparent earlier.

  VLA-A426D2B2-RC-011