Dynamic Template Generation

Dynamic Template Generation

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DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-3772-5.ch001
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Abstract

A test blueprint/test template, also known as the table of specifications, represents the structure of a test. It has been highly recommended in assessment textbook to carry out the preparation of a test with a test blueprint. This chapter focuses on modeling a dynamic test paper template using multi-objective optimization algorithm and makes use of the template in dynamic generation of examination test paper. Multi-objective optimization-based models are realistic models for many complex optimization problems. Modeling a dynamic test paper template, similar to many real-life problems, includes solving multiple conflicting objectives satisfying the template specifications.
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Terminology Used

The general terminology used in this chapter is brie y discussed in Table 1.

Table 1.
Terminology used for dynamic template generation
TermMeaning
CourseCourse is a Degree/Diploma program offered at a university. Example: 1. Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)-B.Sc (Comp.Sc.) 2. Bachelor of Computer Application -BCA
SubjectS is a subject/paper offered in different semesters of a course. Example: Software Engineering (SE) in 6thSemester and Information Technology (IT) in 1st Semester of B.Sc(Comp. Sc).
Modules/
Units		For each subject, there is a prescribed syllabus having different modules/units. A set of related topics is grouped as one unit/module. Each module is allotted a particular weightage. Example: Module on Software Requirement in SE subject has weightage of 30% in the 6th semester of B.Sc (Comp. Sc).
Educational
Taxonomy		A classification system of educational objectives based on level of student understanding necessary for achievement or mastery. Example- Benjamin Bloom, Solo etc.
m, n, TMm, n, TM are the Instructor specified number of modules, number of levels and total marks respectively for generating a dynamic QPT.
Module (pi)pi is the ith module specified by Instructor for QPT, p=<p1…,pm >
Taxonomy Level (qj)qj is the jth level specified by Instructor for QPT, q=<q1,…,qn>
Module Weight (ui)ui is the weight assigned to the ith module in the QPT
Level Weight (lj)lj is the weight assigned to the jth level in the QPT
Module-Level-Weight (xij)xij is the weight assigned to the ith module of jh level in the QPT
Question Paper Template (QPT) of maximum marks TMQPT is an m×n matrix with rows representing Modules pi (i= 1 to m), columns representing Educational Taxonomy Levels qj (j= 1 to n), cells representing ith module of jh level xij such that 978-1-7998-3772-5.ch001.m01 lj =TM
m`, n`, tmm`, n`, tm are the Instructor specified number of modules, number of levels and total marks respectively for generating a scaled QPT.
Scaled Module-Level-Weight (x`vw)x`vw is the scaled weight assigned to the vth module of wth level.
Scaled Module Weight (u`v)u`v is the scaled weight assigned to the vth module
Scaled Level Weight (l`w)l`w is the scaled weight assigned to the wth level
Scaled QPT (qpt) of maximum marks tmqpt is an m`×n` matrix generated from QPT by scaling its rows with respect to m` modules and scaling its columns with respect to n` levels such that 978-1-7998-3772-5.ch001.m02 l`w=tm

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