Transitioning the GED[R] Mathematics Test to Computer with and without Accommodations: A Pilot Project

Autor/inn/en	Patterson, Margaret Becker; Higgins, Jennifer; Bozman, Martha; Katz, Michael
Titel	Transitioning the GED[R] Mathematics Test to Computer with and without Accommodations: A Pilot Project
Quelle	In: Adult Basic Education and Literacy Journal, 5 (2011) 2, S.67-73 (7 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1934-2322
Schlagwörter	Pilot Projects; Mathematics Tests; High School Equivalency Programs; Test Wiseness; Scores; Testing; Testing Accommodations; Standardized Tests; Adult Learning; Adult Basic Education; Adult Education; Regression (Statistics); Test Items; Computer Assisted Instruction; Computer Uses in Education; Disabilities; General Educational Development Tests + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Pilot project; Modellversuch; Pilotprojekt; Testdurchführung; Testen; Testing process; Accessibility (for disabled); Accessibility; Disabled person; Barrierefreiheit; Zugänglichkeit; Behinderter; Standadised tests; Standardisierter Test; Adulte education; Adult training; Erwachsenenbildung; Adult; Adults; Education; Adult education; Adult basic education; Regression; Regressionsanalyse; Test content; Testaufgabe; Computer based training; Computerunterstützter Unterricht; Computernutzung; Handicap; Behinderung
Abstract	We conducted a pilot study to see how the GED Mathematics Test could be administered on computer with embedded accessibility tools. We examined test scores and test-taker experience. Nineteen GED test centers across five states and 216 randomly assigned GED Tests candidates participated in the project. GED candidates completed two GED mathematics practice test forms and a survey. In the survey we asked students to report demographic information, information about their use of computers, and their preferences about taking tests on computers. Results showed that participants were neither advantaged nor disadvantaged by taking the GED Mathematics Test on a computer. (Contains 7 tables.) (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Commission on Adult Basic Education and ProLiteracy America. 1320 Jamesville Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210. Tel: 888-442-6223; Tel: 315-422-9121; Web site: http://www.coabe.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10