PROGRAMING MOBILE WEB BASED FOR ADAPTIVE TESTING

Abstract

In this article we evaluate the use of mobile devices for testing as compared to web-based assessment systems. Many educational organizations are trying to reduce the cost of the exams, the workload and delay of scoring, and the human errors. Also, they try to increase the accuracy and efficiency of the testing. Recently, most examination organizations use Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) as the method for large scale testing. We consider the creation of test tasks for adaptive testing. An algorithm for the functioning of an adaptive system is proposed. An example of test tasks for carrying out adaptive testing is given, based on the proposed model. The results show that the majority of the MAT (mobile adaptive test) systems give priority to security, reliability and maintainability. However, they do not offer to the examinee any advanced support and functionalities. Also, the feedback to the examinee is limited and the presentation of the items is poor. Recommendations are made in order to enhance the overall quality of a CAT system. For example, alternative multimedia items should be available so that the examinee would choose his preferred media type. Feedback could be improved by providing more information to the examinee or providing information anytime the examinee wished.