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Computer-based psychological test administration is transforming educational testing by allowing multimedia items and immediate scoring, with many states transitioning to online assessments. Benefits include automated scoring, faster results, and engaging formats, while limitations involve digital equity issues and potential technical glitches. Examples include Florida's EOC exams and international assessments like PISA and TIMSS moving to digital formats.

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Computer-based psychological test administration is transforming educational testing by allowing multimedia items and immediate scoring, with many states transitioning to online assessments. Benefits include automated scoring, faster results, and engaging formats, while limitations involve digital equity issues and potential technical glitches. Examples include Florida's EOC exams and international assessments like PISA and TIMSS moving to digital formats.

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Computer-Based Psychological Test Administration

Educational Testing
Educational testing encompasses academic assessments of skills and knowledge (e.g. K–12 exams, placement
tests). Computer-based methods allow tests to include multimedia items (graphics, audio) and provide
immediate scoring. For example, widely-used assessments that were paper-based are moving online: many
states now administer mathematics and science achievement exams via computer. In Florida, for instance,
statewide grade-level and end-of-course (EOC) assessments (measuring specific course standards) are
delivered entirely via computer-based platforms. Research shows that digitized assessments can offer greater
ecological validity (e.g. more naturalistic, interactive tasks) and eliminate biases of paper-pencil retrospection.
However, limitations include digital equity issues: students need reliable internet and devices, and technical
problems can disrupt testing.
 Benefits: Automated scoring and reporting; fast turnaround of results; ability to use rich media (video,
simulations); easier test security and data collection; adaptive testing possible. Many students find
online testing more engaging.
 Limitations: Requires robust IT infrastructure and proctoring systems; potential technical glitches
(lost connectivity, software bugs); some students and teachers may be unfamiliar with computers,
which can affect scores; ensuring comparability with older paper tests can be challenging.
 Examples: Florida’s End-of-Course (EOC) exams for math/science are administered on computer. At
the international level, large-scale studies like PISA and TIMSS are transitioning to digital
assessments. Universities worldwide increasingly use online exam platforms (e.g. Blackboard, Moodle
quizzes). In Pakistan, the National Testing Service (NTS) conducts its National Aptitude Test (NAT)
and Graduate Assessment Tests (GAT) via computer, and some higher-education programs (like the
Virtual University) run fully online exams. During COVID-19, many Pakistani universities also
experimented with online exams, though internet access problems posed challenges.

References
 Ebenbeck, N., & Gebhardt, M. (2022). Simulating computerized adaptive testing in special education
based on inclusive progress monitoring data. Frontiers in Education, 7, 945733.
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 Elosua, P., Aguado, D., Fonseca-Pedrero, E., Abad, F. J., & Santamaría, P. (2023). New trends in
digital technology-based psychological and educational assessment. Psicothema, 35(1), 50–57.
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 Florida Department of Education. (2022). 2021–22 Florida Statewide Grade-Level Assessments: Fact
Sheet. (Florida’s K–12 achievement testing program).

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