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In the pages that follow we have grouped together three types of item or question used in computer based testing and assessment.
These are
Simulations using the system to simulate an event like an experiment in science, or conversation in languages
Text Input, from simple word strings through to complex essays
IT Products, monitoring and evaluating a candidate’s use of the functionality of software systems
Search and Select - or research - letting the candidate collect and index sources of information from the web or other types of source (online library, abstract service etc.)
Question Six : Fill the gap
could best be described as as formal performance measurement at the end of acourse of study?
The correct answer is Summative Assessment
As we develop educationwise and add new material to it, the pages that discuss each item type will include examples, ideas of how to develop the items, sort of facilities available, what to look out for and demonstrations for software packages etc.
The other types of items we have categorised together are:
Remember there is no magic or deep academic theory behind this classification scheme. There are other ways of grouping together, and even defining types of item. Do you have a view?, contribute to our discussion forum and give us your views
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