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Definition of computer-assisted tests
• Tests that are administered at computer terminals, or on personal computers.
• The literature on computer-assisted
language learning indicates that
language learners have generally
positive attitudes toward using
computers in the classroom.
• Most of the software can create many
kinds of questions such as multiple
choice, true and false, gap filling, etc.
However, oral presentations, interviews,
and role playing seem more difficult to be
assessed using computers.
The Questions is …
• Why should we bother to create
computer-assisted language tests at
all? Aren't they really just a
sophisticated version of the paper-
and-pencil tests that they will
probably be modeled on?
Advantages of Computer Assisted Testing
The advantages of using
computers in language
testing can be subdivided into
two categories: testing
considerations and human
considerations.
Testing considerations• Computers are much more accurate at
scoring.
• Computers are more accurate at reporting scores.
• Computers can give immediate feedback.
• Scrambling questions should minimize cheating.
• Test security may be increased.
• Computerized testing offers a number of options for timing and formatting.
Human considerations
• It allows students to work at their own pace.
• It take less time to finish than traditional
paper-and-pencil tests .
• Students may find that CATs are less
overwhelming. << WHY?
• Many students like computers and even
enjoy the testing process.
Disadvantages of CAT
The disadvantages of using
computers in language testing
can be subdivided into two
categories: physical
considerations and
performance considerations
Performance consideration
• Differences in the degree to which
students are familiar with using
computers or typewriter keyboards may
lead to discrepancies in their
performances on computer-assisted.
(Computer anxiety )
Web-Based Testing (WBT)
A web-based test (WBT) is an assessment instrument that is
written in the “language” of the web; HTML.
(An Online Test)
Advantages of WBT flexibility in time and space.
very inexpensive for all parties concerned.
Immediate feedback.
Disadvantages of WBT• Lack of security with respect to cheating
and item confidentiality.
HOW?
Some issues to think about :
Computer familiarity Typing Speech Technical problems.
Suggested software• http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Best/free-q
uiz-maker.html
• http://www.articulate.com/products/quizmaker.php
• http://www.sameshow.com/quiz-creator.html
• http://www.teach-nology.com/downloads/test/
• http://www.testmaker.com/
• http://www.atrixware.com/site/subsites/main/pages/downloads__software.php
• http://hotpot.uvic.ca/
• http://wordwizard.scholastic.com/quizmaker/
• http://www.easytestmaker.com/default.aspx
Suggested online testing sites• http://a4esl.org/c/qw.html
• http://www.classmarker.com/
• http://www.easytestmaker.com/
• http://www.clickandlearn.cc/folders.asp?action=display&record=18