Computer-based Testing: Practices and Considerations
Article Publication Date
Summary
Computer-based testing (CBT) has emerged as one of the recent innovative approaches to assessments most pursued by states. CBT is lauded as the answer to having cheaper and speedier test delivery for state and district-wide assessments, as well as an avenue toward greater accessibility for students with disabilities. This report explores the context of CBT, current state computer-based tests, and considerations for students with disabilities.
Topics
Populations
Sources
National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO)
Programs/Initiatives
States
Keywords
Synthesis Report 78; Technological Capacity in Schools; Universal Design Applied; Perceived Advantages and Challenges ; Current Federal Programs; Analysis of States’ Computer-based Tests; Web Sites used in Analysis of States’ Computer-based Tests; Thurlow, M., Lazarus, S. S., Albus, D., & Hodgson, J. (2010). Computer-based testing: Practices and considerations (Synthesis Report 78), Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota, National Center on Educational Outcomes; Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE); Office of Special Education Pro¬grams, U.S. Department of Education
Contact
National Center on
Educational Outcomes (NCEO)
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 55455
NULL
Phone
612-626-1530