Skip to main content

Research Repository

Advanced Search

Computerized dynamic testing: A study of the potential of an approach using sensor technology

Resing, W.C.; Steijn, W.M.P.; Xenidou-Dervou, I.; Stevenson, C.E.; Elliott, J.

Authors

W.C. Resing

W.M.P. Steijn

I. Xenidou-Dervou

C.E. Stevenson



Abstract

This study explored the use of computerized dynamic testing in education for 8-year-old children. As for other domains, it was expected that the use of a computer would help overcome difficulties encountered with traditional dynamic test procedures. A recently developed computerized console was used, based on sensor technology, in combination with electronic tangibles. The main aim was to investigate if dynamic testing with graduated prompts offered by a computerized interface provided richer and more extensive information about test performance than with prompts offered by an examiner. Fifty-four children participated in the dynamic test procedure, which used a pretest-posttest training design. The results indicated no significant differences in children's performance based on whether prompts were offered by either the computer or by an examiner. The suitability of the procedure was measured by several behavioral outcome scores, the recording of which was made possible by the use of sensor technology. In the light of the findings, the authors conclude that dynamic testing can profit greatly from the use of computerized procedures.

Citation

Resing, W., Steijn, W., Xenidou-Dervou, I., Stevenson, C., & Elliott, J. (2011). Computerized dynamic testing: A study of the potential of an approach using sensor technology. Journal of Cognitive Education and Psychology, 10(2), 178-194. https://doi.org/10.1891/1945-8959.10.2.178

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jan 1, 2011
Deposit Date Sep 7, 2011
Journal Journal of Cognitive Education and Psychology
Print ISSN 1945-8959
Electronic ISSN 1810-7621
Publisher Springer Publishing Company
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 10
Issue 2
Pages 178-194
DOI https://doi.org/10.1891/1945-8959.10.2.178
Keywords Dynamic testing, Potential for learning, Electronic tangibles, Computerized instructions, Graduated prompts techniques.
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1504581