The evaluation of computerized adaptive testing

Authors

  • Eduardo García Jiménez Universidad de Sevilla
  • Javier Gil Flores Universidad de Sevilla
  • Gregorio Rodríguez Gómez Universidad de Cádiz

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7203/relieve.4.2.7212

Keywords:

Evaluation, computerized adaptive tests

Abstract

We present the state of art on computerized adaptive testing. Its possibilities in the improvement of teaching and learning are discussed.

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (1998)

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