Technology and Testing Improving Educational and Psychological Measurement [Paperback]

From early answer sheets filled in with number 2 pencils, to tests administered by mainframe computers, to assessments wholly constructed by computers, it is clear that technology is changing the field of educational and psychological measurement. The numerous and rapid advances have immediate impact on test creators, assessment professionals, and those who implement and analyze assessments. This comprehensive new volume brings together leading experts on the issues posed by technological applications in testing, with chapters on game-based assessment, testing with simulations, video assessment, computerized test development, large-scale test delivery, model choice, validity, and error issues.

Including an overview of existing literature and ground-breaking research, each chapter considers the technological, practical, and ethical considerations of this rapidly-changing area. Ideal for researchers and professionals in testing and assessment, Technology and Testingprovides a critical and in-depth look at one of the most pressing topics in educational testing today.

1. Managing ongoing changes to the test: Agile strategies for continuous innovation. Cynthia G. Parshall & Robin A. Guille. 2. Psychometrics and Game-Based Assessment. Robert J. Mislevy, Andreas Oranje, Malcolm I. Bauer, Alina von Davier, Seth Corrigan, Kristen DiCerbo, and Michael John. 3. Issues in Simulation-Based Assessment. Brian E. Clauser, Melissa J. Margolis, and Jerome C. Clauser. 4. Actor or Avatar? Considerations in Selecting Appropriate Formats for Assessment Content. Eric C. Popp, Kathy Tuzinski, and Michael Fetzer. Commentary on Chapter 1-4: Using Technology to Enhance Assessments. Stephen G. Sireci. 5. Using Technology-Enhanced Processes to Generate Test Items in Multiple Languages. Mark J. Gierl, Hollis Lai, Karen Fung, and Bin Zheng. 6. Automated Test Assembly. Krista Breithaupt and Donovan Hare. 7. Validity and Automated Scoring. Randy Elliot l]