Method and system for computer-assisted test construction performing specification matching during test item selection

a technology of specification matching and test item selection, applied in the field of test construction, can solve the problems that the system implementing these methods does not combine all of the features listed above to permit the test developer to develop tests more quickly

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-06-09
EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE
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However, systems implementing these methods do not combine all of the features listed above to permit the test developer to develop tests more quickly, while at the same time including the ability to determine if the selected test items meet psychometric specifications for a test and also permitting a test developer to examine content or psychometric specifications during the test development process so that the test developer can add, remove or replace test items to adjust for deficiencies with respect to test specifications during the test item selection process.

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[0008] Before the present methods, systems, and materials are described, it is to be understood that this invention is not limited to the particular methodologies, systems and materials described, as these may vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used in the description is for the purpose of describing the particular versions or embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention which will be limited only by the appended claims.

[0009] It must also be noted that as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a,”“an,” and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to a “test item” is a reference to one or more test items and equivalents thereof known to those skilled in the art, and so forth. Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. Although a...

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A method and system for constructing a test using a computer system that performs specification matching during the test creation process is disclosed. A test developer determines one or more test item databases from which to select test items. The test item databases are organized based on psychometric and / or content specifications. The developer can examine the textual passages, artwork or statistical information pertaining to a test item before selecting it by clicking on a designation of the test item in a database. The developer can then add the test item to a list of test items for the test. The test development system updates pre-designated psychometric and content specification information as the developer adds each test item to the test. The test developer can use the specification information to determine whether to add to, subtract from, or modify the list of test items selected for the test.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention generally relates to the field of test construction. The present invention particularly relates to a method and system for constructing a test using a computer system. Specifically, the present invention relates to a method and system for constructing a test using a computer system that performs specification matching during the test creation process. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Testing services administer a variety of standardized tests. For example, the Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®) evaluates graduate business school applicants by measuring general verbal, mathematical, and analytical writing skills. The Graduate Record Examinations® (GRE®) assists graduate schools and departments in graduate admissions activities. Tests offered include the General Test, which measures developed verbal, quantitative, and analytical abilities, and the Subject Tests, which measure achievement in 14 different fields of study. Th...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G01M99/00G06FG06F11/30G21C17/00
CPCG06F11/3684G09B7/04G09B7/02
Inventor SWANSON, LEN
Owner EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE
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