Computer-Adaptive Assessments: Fundamentals and Considerations

Autor/inn/en	Mitchell, Alison M.; Truckenmiller, Adrea; Petscher, Yaacov
Titel	Computer-Adaptive Assessments: Fundamentals and Considerations
Quelle	In: Communique, 43 (2015) 8, S.1 (4 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0164-775X
Schlagwörter	Computer Assisted Testing; Educational Technology; Efficiency; Comparative Analysis; Item Response Theory; Test Items; Time Management; Educational Benefits; Difficulty Level; Scoring; Test Validity; Test Reliability; Test Theory; Feedback (Response) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Unterrichtsmedien; Effectiveness; Effektivität; Wirkungsgrad; Item-Response-Theorie; Test content; Testaufgabe; Zeitmanagement; Bildungsertrag; Schwierigkeitsgrad; Bewertung; Testvalidität; Testreliabilität; Testtheorie
Abstract	As part of the Race to the Top initiative, the United States Department of Education made nearly 1 billion dollars available in State Educational Technology grants with the goal of ramping up school technology. One result of this effort is that states, districts, and schools across the country are using computerized assessments to measure their students' skills, progress, and performance outcomes. Use of these assessments can provide a number of potential advantages linked to increased efficiency of testing and enhanced feedback. However with computerized assessments, comes potential for a lack of perceived transparency of results and logistical considerations that schools must address. While a number of computerized assessments are strictly computerized versions of traditional paper-pencil assessments or use a fixed item number format, a number utilize the framework of adaptive assessment. This article provides an introduction to the "black box" of how Computer-Adaptive Assessments (CAAs) function, noting some of the benefits as well as some considerations that may arise in reviewing or using these assessments. (ERIC).
Anmerkungen	National Association of School Psychologists. 4340 East West Highway Suite 402, Bethesda, MD 20814. Tel: 301-657-0270; Fax: 301-657-0275; e-mail: publications@naspweb.org; Web site: http://www.nasponline.org/publications/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01