Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Education Commons

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

PDF

Utah State University

Theses/Dissertations

Elementary Education

1989

Articles 1 - 1 of 1

Full-Text Articles in Education

Development Of A Computer-Adapted Form Of The Scientific Literacy Test, Douglas M. Allred May 1989

Development Of A Computer-Adapted Form Of The Scientific Literacy Test, Douglas M. Allred

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

The purpose of this study is to computer-adapt the Scientific Literacy Test. The challenges in doing so were: (1) developing a programming procedure that would make it possible to present complex graphics on an Apple lIe while administering the computerized Scientific Literacy Test, (2) designing equivalent graphic test-items, and (3) developing a program that a majority of students favor.

Factors that may affect student performance on computer-administered tests are reviewed, the program developed to present complex graphics is listed, assessment of test-item equivalency and student attitude are discussed, and suggestions regarding further development of the product are proposed.