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STAR Computer Based Testing Tryout

This report evaluates the computer-based testing implemented for grades 10-12 at Rubidoux High School and grade 6 students at Van Buren Elementary School. The assessment consisted of two parts, each featuring 30 items and a student survey. It highlights the pros and cons of various test item types, including multiple-choice and technology-enhanced items, along with student engagement levels. The findings reveal several hardware and software issues, yet prompt immediate reporting of percent scores, fostering a constructive discussion on the effectiveness and challenges of digital assessments in education.

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STAR Computer Based Testing Tryout

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  1. STAR Computer Based Testing Tryout Jurupa Unified School District October 1-10, 2012

  2. Grades Tested • Rubidoux High School • Grades 10, 11 & 12 students who took End-of-Year Biology course in 2011-12 • Van Buren Elementary School • All grade 6 students who took grade 5 science CST in 2011-12

  3. The TEST • Two parts (30 items each part) • 23 item student survey after the test

  4. Test Item TypeSelected Response • Pros • Familiar and more traditional multiple choice true/false and yes/no answer selections • Option to highlight or strikethrough text or answer choices • Cons • In some cases, highlighter tool not working properly • Notes • Many students used striker to cross out incorrect choices

  5. Test Item Type Constructed Response/ Short Answer • Pros • Graphics/animation • Engaging • Produced a response by using the keyboard or dragging using a mouse • Cons • Students concerned about spelling/grammar • Notes • Most students were engaged and gave good effort to complete the test

  6. Test Item Type Technology Enhanced • Pros • Colorful graphics/animation • Students manipulate materials on the screen to understand the materials at a deeper level • Cons • Unclear directions • Notes • Students are not used to creating graphs on a computer • Students manipulated choices several times before submitting answers (like playing a game)

  7. Test Item TypePerformance Task • Simulations • Pros • Engaging and interesting • New and surprising • Graphics/animation kept students interested • Cons • Unclear directions for some parts (some parts had multiple items) • Notes • Students seemed to forget they were taking a test during this part

  8. Hardware/Software Matters • “Pause” test feature failed multiple times • Students had to log off/on to continue testing • Students could officially end the test without answering ALL questions (could not log back-in to finish) • Easy to navigate from question to question • Easy to see number items completed/incomplete

  9. Results • Percent scores were immediately available after each session • Scores were only viewable by grade, not by class or session

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