The Effect of Computer‐Based Tests on Racial‐Ethnic and Gender Groups

Gallagher, Ann; Bridgeman, Brent; Cahalan, Cara

doi:10.1111/j.1745-3984.2002.tb01139.x

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“…Gallagher, Bridgeman, and Cahalan (2002) examined data from testing programs such as GRE, SAT, Praxis, TOEFL, and GMAT, with regard to gender subgroup. They concluded that females performed better on PPT.…”

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Cross-Mode Comparability of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Versus Paper-Pencil Based Testing (PPT): An Investigation of Testing Administration Mode among Iranian Intermediate EFL Learners

Khoshsima¹,

Hosseini²,

Toroujeni³

2017

ELT

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Advent of technology has caused growing interest in using computers to convert conventional paper and pencil-based testing (Henceforth PPT) into Computer-based testing (Henceforth CBT) in the field of education during last decades. This constant promulgation of computers to reshape the conventional tests into computerized format permeated the language assessment field in recent years. But, enjoying advantages of computers in language assessment raise the concerns of the effects that computerized mode of testing may have on CBT performance. Thus, this study investigated the score comparability of Vocabulary in Use test taken by 30 Iranian undergraduate students studying at a state university located in Chabahar region of Iran (CMU) to see whether scores from two administrations of testing mode were different. Therefore, two similar tests were administered to the male and female participants on two testing mode occasions with four weeks interval. Employing One-Way ANOVA statistical test to compare the mean scores and Pearson Correlation test to find the relationship between mode preference and performance revealed that two sets of scores were not different and gender difference was not also considered a variable that might affect performance on CBT. Based on the results, computerized version of the test can be considered a favorable alternative for the state undergraduate students in Iran.

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Cross-Mode Comparability of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Versus Paper-Pencil Based Testing (PPT): An Investigation of Testing Administration Mode among Iranian Intermediate EFL Learners

Khoshsima¹,

Hosseini²,

Toroujeni³

2017

ELT

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“…CBT has many advantages over PBT, which include faster score reporting, savings on paper and personnel resources and costs of scoring services (Wise & Plake, 1990), and development of new methods of assessment such as simple adaptations of multiple-choice items to more innovative item types (Jodoin, 2003). Despite these advantages, an important question that arises when tests are administered in both formats is whether or not the scores produced are interchangeable (Wang & Kolen, 2001;Gallagher, Bridgeman, & Cahalan, 2002). For example, scores derived from CBT as compared to PBT might reflect not only the examinee"s proficiency on the construct being measured, but also differences in formatting (including typing vs. hand-writing) and/or computer proficiency.…”

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Comparison between CBT and PBT: Assessment of Gap-filling and Multiple-choice Cloze in Reading Comprehension

Li¹,

Pu²

2010

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Abstract-The main purpose of the article is to determine whether there is equivalence between computer based test and paper based test. A lot of comparable research has been conducted to investigate the equivalence between two test formats, but their results are inconsistent, which causes controversy in the field of research. Moreover, many of these studies are conducted in the other countries, especially in the USA, but few in China. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct the respective research in the Chinese context. Based on Honaker's two standards for equivalence of computer based test and paper based test, the experiment is made to explore the equivalence between CBT and PBT.

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“…In their recent study, Terzis and Economides (2011) describe the trends of male and female students towards CBT (21). Yurdabakan (2011) reported that as a result, they highlighted both genders having positive views on CBTs, if they are based on games; they are open and course-related (15).…”

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Investigate Students Attitudes toward Computer Based Test (CBT) at chemistry course

Zabadi¹

2016

ABR

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Computer Based Assessment (CBT) is being a highly widespread method to assess students' fulfillment at the university level. This study seeks to examine the attitude of the students towards computer-based test (CBT) at the KAUSaudi Arabia Jeddah. Quantitative approach using survey questionnaire was adopted to carry out the current study using convenience-sampling technique. The sample consists of (60) undergraduate students who had taken the exam on CBT were selected from college of science -chemistry department to examine their perceptions towards CBT. To achieve this aim, the researchers examine the possibility of using student feedback in the effectiveness of this method in assessment. The findings show that: the majority of respondents have positive attitude towards CBT, (83.7 %) of students said they were competent with the use of computer due to their prior experience. Regarding test administration, they reported that there are some errors in the chemical equations, formulas, construction in the exam sections, and inadequate time. Nevertheless, they achieved the exam successfully and reached satisfaction through CBT features such as direct scoring, validity, and transparency in grading. The bottom line, CBT experience will become favorable for students and then will earn its effectiveness in the context of assessments methods.

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The Effect of Computer‐Based Tests on Racial‐Ethnic and Gender Groups

Cited by 50 publications

References 10 publications

Cross-Mode Comparability of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Versus Paper-Pencil Based Testing (PPT): An Investigation of Testing Administration Mode among Iranian Intermediate EFL Learners

Cross-Mode Comparability of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Versus Paper-Pencil Based Testing (PPT): An Investigation of Testing Administration Mode among Iranian Intermediate EFL Learners

Comparison between CBT and PBT: Assessment of Gap-filling and Multiple-choice Cloze in Reading Comprehension

Investigate Students Attitudes toward Computer Based Test (CBT) at chemistry course

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