Computerized Attribute-Adaptive Testing: A New Computerized Adaptive Testing Approach Incorporating Cognitive Psychology
Jiawen Zhou, Mark J. Gierl, Ying De Cui · 2007
Modern computer technology has accelerated computerized adaptive testing implementation. However, few operational computer-based tests consider the underlying cognitive psychology of testing, either in the test development or in the diagnostic feedback provided to students. A concept of computerized attribute-adaptive testing (CA-AT), which integrates computerized adaptive testing with an attribute hierarchy method, is proposed.. The properties and strengths of CA-AT are elaborated, followed by a feasibility study which evaluates CA-AT with respect to attribute reliability.