System and method for computer based creation of tests formatted to facilitate computer based testing

a test format and computer technology, applied in the field of computer based test creation systems, can solve the problems of insufficient methods for creating, delivering, administering, scoring tests, and few attempts, and achieve the effect of automating only portions of the testing process, reducing the difficulty of testing, and improving the quality of testing

US20050250087A1Inactive Publication Date: 2005-11-10EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE
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2005-11-10
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Abstract

A computer-based test creation system and method for generating test items. The test creation process includes creating items in electronic form and allowing access by a plurality of reviewers via a network. The reviewers may review the item for content, fairness and format, and collaborate with each other before indicating that the item is acceptable for inclusion in a test. After the administration of the items to test takers, item performance may be evaluated on-line by reviewing electronic feedback from the administrations and creating electronic evaluation reports. Since the items are created in an electronic form, the items may further include new forms of stimuli such as graphics and multimedia.
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 09 / 777,836, filed Feb. 5, 2001, which is, in turn, a continuation of application Ser. No. 08 / 826,417, filed Mar. 27, 1997.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] This invention generally relates to the field of computer-based test creation systems, and more particularly, to the on-line creation of items for tests using a computer-based test creation system. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] For many years, standardized tests have been administered to examinees for various reasons such as for educational testing or for evaluating particular skills. For instance, academic skills tests, e.g., SATs, LSATs, GMATs, etc., are typically administered to a large number of students. Results of these tests are used by colleges, universities and other educational institutions as a factor in determining whether an examinee should be admitted to study at that particular institution. Other standardized test...

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A. Test Creation System (TCS) Overview

[0063] In the drawings, wherein like numerals represent like elements, there is illustrated in FIG. 2 a general overview of the test creation system (“TCS”) facilities of the invention. As illustrated, the TCS operates through the use of computer terminals or workstations 20, all electronically connected together via a network 22 through which the TCS is accessed. The primary users of the TCS operate at these workstations 20: item authors create new items; item reviewers review existing items; inventory managers manage items and pools of items; and statistical analysts evaluate the performance of items. It should be understood, however, that any number of workstations 20 may be used by the TCS.

[0064] A system block diagram of the software elements of the TCS of the invention is shown in FIG. 3. As illustrated, the TCS includes ten databases 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, and 58. The primary database is the item repository 40. The remaining...