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What is Computer Adaptive Test (CAT)

Chapter 7
Handbook of Research on Hybrid Learning Models: Advanced Tools, Technologies, and Applications
A method that gauges the level of ability of the examinee based on the responses and decides to level of difficult of the next question until the ability of the examinee converges. It is sometimes called tailored testing.
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E-Assessment as a Learning Tool
Reggie Kwan (Caritas Institute of Higher Education, Hong Kong), Kenneth Wong (Hong Kong Institute of Education, Hong Kong), Philip Tsang (The Open University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong), and Francis Yu (Po Leung Kuk Tang Yuk Tien College, Hong Kong)
Copyright: © 2010 |Pages: 10
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-380-7.ch007
Abstract
Using virtual and physical resources to enhance learning and teaching is the cornerstone of Hybrid Learning. This chapter deals with how an online assessment system, as part of a hybrid learning initiative, can be used for learning and not just assessment. A system has been built based on the Item Response Theory (IRT) model. The system helps teachers to gauge the competency level of each individual student and at the same time provides students with feedback and an individualized study path right after a sequence of multiple choice questions attempted by each student.
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