System and method for computer based creation of tests formatted to facilitate computer based testing
First Claim
1. A method for generating a test item in electronic form using an automated test creation system, comprising the steps of:
- electronically associating components of the test item into an extensible markup language based electronic item form using the test creation system;
storing the electronic item form in an item repository of the test creation system;
any of a plurality of test creators accessing the electronic item form from the item repository and utilizing the test creation system to review the content and format of the electronic item form and to update the content and format of the electronic item form as appropriate; and
storing the updated electronic item form in the item repository as a locked item when the content and format are deemed acceptable by the test creators for inclusion in a test, where a locked item is not to be further reviewed by any of said test creators.
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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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46 Claims
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1. A method for generating a test item in electronic form using an automated test creation system, comprising the steps of:
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electronically associating components of the test item into an extensible markup language based electronic item form using the test creation system;
storing the electronic item form in an item repository of the test creation system;
any of a plurality of test creators accessing the electronic item form from the item repository and utilizing the test creation system to review the content and format of the electronic item form and to update the content and format of the electronic item form as appropriate; and
storing the updated electronic item form in the item repository as a locked item when the content and format are deemed acceptable by the test creators for inclusion in a test, where a locked item is not to be further reviewed by any of said test creators. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An automated method of evaluating performance of a test item after an administration of the test item to test takers, comprising the steps of:
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electronically compiling feedback from the administration of the test item;
electronically reviewing the feedback from the administration of the test item;
identifying a problem in the test item from the reviewed feedback; and
resolving the problem in the test item, if present. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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21. An automated test creation system, comprising:
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an item repository for storing electronic items for use in creation of a test for administration to test takers;
an item creation and review subsystem for creating new electronic items for storage in said item repository;
an item migration and review subsystem for converting preexisting items into converted electronic items and storing the converted electronic items in the item repository;
an analysis feedback review subsystem for identifying electronic items that do not meet predetermined performance criteria after the administration of said items to test takers; and
an item performance evaluation subsystem for evaluating the performance of electronic items after said administration of said items to test takers, where said electronic items are modified by the item performance evaluation subsystem based on the performance of said electronic items and said modified electronic items stored in said item repository for use in creation of said test. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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43. A method for generating a test item in electronic form using an automated test creation system, comprising the steps of:
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generating an electronic item form formatted to facilitate computer based testing over a network;
storing the electronic item form in an item repository;
reviewing the content and format of the electronic item;
storing the updated electronic item form in the item repository as a locked item when the content and format are acceptable, where a locked item is not to be further reviewed;
transmitting the item over the network as part of a computer based test; and
receiving statistical feedback on the item. - View Dependent Claims (44, 45, 46)
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