Is a Computerized Adaptive Test More Motivating Than a Fixed-Item Test?

ABSTRACT: Computer adaptive tests provide important measurement advantages over traditional fixed-item tests, but research on the psychological reactions of test takers to adaptive tests is lacking. In particular, it has been suggested that test-taker engagement, and possibly test performance as a consequence, could benefit from the control that adaptive tests have on the number of test items examinees answer correctly. However, previous research on this issue found little support for this possibility. This study expands on previous research by examining this issue in the context of a mathematical ability assessment and by considering the possible effect of immediate feedback of response correctness on test engagement, test anxiety, time on task, and test performance. Middle school students complete

SUBMITTER: Ling G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5978472 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature