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E-assessment Peter Tymms, Nicola Forster and Christine Merrell. Outline. General principles Disadvantages Advantages Examples Secondary Primary. General Principles. Computer delivered assessments Flat assessment – paper move directly on to computers
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E-assessmentPeter Tymms, Nicola Forster and Christine Merrell
Outline • General principles • Disadvantages • Advantages • Examples • Secondary • Primary
General Principles • Computer delivered assessments • Flat assessment – paper move directly on to computers • Adaptive assessments – capitalising on advances in psychometrics and IT capacity
Traditional approach Low Average High
Individual approach Low Average High
Disadvantages • Closed questions • Computer access • Atmosphere in computer room • Not suited to high stakes tests. • Gremlins • Takes years of development
Advantages • Efficient • Economical • Rapid • Good student experience • Detailed feedback • LAN or web • Green • Standards referencing and/or norm referencing