Method and apparatus for improving performance on multiple-choice exams
DCFirst Claim
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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Abstract
A computerized learning approach that enables a user to improve their performance on multiple-choice exams is disclosed. Although the learning approach includes various aspects and implementations, in general, the invention forces test-takers to practice their examination skills and subject matter knowledge in a systematic way. The systematic way forces the users to follow a proven problem-solving approach designed to improve their performance. The invention provides important performance feedback to user'"'"'s, for example, elapsed time per question and percentage of correctly answered questions. The invention can also pinpoint for the user the substantive areas of the exam which the user is either weak or strong. Further, the invention is able to assist the user in predicting his/her eventual score.
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21 Claims
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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:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A computerized method for improving a user'"'"'s performance on a multiple choice test having various subject areas through use of a computer, said method comprising:
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providing a plurality practice questions and corresponding answer choices in an electronic format, the practice questions and answers being representative of actual test questions and answers; providing a substantive outline in an electronic format, the substantive outline covering the various subject areas of the multiple choice test; displaying one of the practice questions and the corresponding answer choices for the user; monitoring the user'"'"'s selection of one of the answer choices; determining whether the selected answer choice is the correct answer choice for the question; and displaying an appropriate portion of the substantive outline at the user'"'"'s request, wherein portion of the substantive outline being displayed pertains to the subject area of the practice question displayed independent of whether the selected answer choice is correct or incorrect. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21)
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