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Method and apparatus for improving performance on multiple-choice exams

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  • US 5,618,182 A
  • Filed: 09/30/1994
  • Issued: 04/08/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/30/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A computerized learning method useful for improving a user'"'"'s performance on multiple-choice tests through use of a computer, said method comprising:

  • displaying a question and a plurality of answer choices on a display screen associated with a computer;

    monitoring a time duration for the user to answer the question;

    detecting selection of one of the answer choices by the user;

    displaying an indication of the time duration;

    determining whether the selected answer choice is the correct answer choice for the question; and

    displaying on the display screen an appropriate portion of a substantive outline that pertains to the subject matter of the question without regard to whether the selected answer choice is determined to be the correct answer choice, the substantive outline containing detailed information on a plurality of different subject matter area, and the appropriate portion of the substantive outline being displayed is associated with at least one of the subject matter areas and pertains to the subject matter of the question.

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