Computerized Adaptive Testing: Theory and Practice
Computerized Adaptive Testing: Theory and Practice by Wim J. van der Linden, published by Springer Science & Business Media on July 31, 2000, spans 323 pages and is presented in English. This book explores the advancements in educational and psychological testing facilitated by modern computer technology, particularly focusing on computer adaptive testing (CAT), where tests are customized to match the proficiency levels of individual examinees. It serves as both a foundational reference on the current state of CAT and a resource for graduate courses in test theory.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the theoretical and practical aspects of CAT, with contributions from active researchers in the field from Europe and North America. The book covers essential topics such as item selection, ability estimation, and the operational features of large-scale CAT programs. It addresses the development and maintenance of item pools, item calibration, and model fit, alongside practical insights into existing CAT implementations. This comprehensive approach makes it a valuable addition for those interested in education, evaluation, assessment, and the intersection of technology with testing methodologies.
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Modern computer technology has opened up several new possibilities for optimizing the administration of educational and psychological tests. In computer adaptive testing (CAT), tests are automatically tailored to the proficiency level of the individual examinees. Currently, nearly all large-scale testing programs in the western world are already adaptive or in the process of becoming so. Written by active CAT researchers from Europe and North America, the chapters offer a comprehensive introduction to the latest developments in the theory and practice of CAT. The book can be used both as a basic reference on the state of the art in CAT and a valuable resource in graduate courses on test theory. The theoretical chapters in this book cover such topics as item selection and ability estimation, item pool development and maintenance, item calibration and model fit, and testlet-based adaptive testing. The practical chapters describe the operational aspects of existing large-scale CAT programs.
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