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Computer Assisted Testing

Definition of computer-assisted tests

• Tests that are administered at computer terminals, or on personal computers.

• The literature on computer-assisted

language learning indicates that

language learners have generally

positive attitudes toward using

computers in the classroom.

• Most of the software can create many

kinds of questions such as multiple

choice, true and false, gap filling, etc.

However, oral presentations, interviews,

and role playing seem more difficult to be

assessed using computers.

The Questions is …

• Why should we bother to create

computer-assisted language tests at

all? Aren't they really just a

sophisticated version of the paper-

and-pencil tests that they will

probably be modeled on?

Advantages of Computer Assisted Testing

The advantages of using

computers in language

testing can be subdivided into

two categories: testing

considerations and human

considerations.

Testing considerations• Computers are much more accurate at

scoring.

• Computers are more accurate at reporting scores.

• Computers can give immediate feedback.

• Scrambling questions should minimize cheating.

• Test security may be increased.

• Computerized testing offers a number of options for timing and formatting.

Human considerations

• It allows students to work at their own pace.

• It take less time to finish than traditional

paper-and-pencil tests .

• Students may find that CATs are less

overwhelming. << WHY?

• Many students like computers and even

enjoy the testing process.

Disadvantages of CAT

The disadvantages of using

computers in language testing

can be subdivided into two

categories: physical

considerations and

performance considerations

Physical considerations

• Computer equipment may not always be

available, or in working order.

Performance consideration

• Differences in the degree to which

students are familiar with using

computers or typewriter keyboards may

lead to discrepancies in their

performances on computer-assisted.

(Computer anxiety )

Web-Based Testing (WBT)

A web-based test (WBT) is an assessment instrument that is

written in the “language” of the web; HTML.

(An Online Test)

Advantages of WBT flexibility in time and space.

very inexpensive for all parties concerned.

Immediate feedback.

Disadvantages of WBT• Lack of security with respect to cheating

and item confidentiality.

HOW?

Some issues to think about :

Computer familiarity Typing Speech Technical problems.

Suggested software• http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Best/free-q

uiz-maker.html

• http://www.articulate.com/products/quizmaker.php

• http://www.sameshow.com/quiz-creator.html

• http://www.teach-nology.com/downloads/test/

• http://www.testmaker.com/

• http://www.atrixware.com/site/subsites/main/pages/downloads__software.php

• http://hotpot.uvic.ca/

• http://wordwizard.scholastic.com/quizmaker/

• http://www.easytestmaker.com/default.aspx

Suggested online testing sites• http://a4esl.org/c/qw.html

• http://www.classmarker.com/

• http://www.easytestmaker.com/

• http://www.clickandlearn.cc/folders.asp?action=display&record=18

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