Technology, Process Data and Fair Tests R&D GBA

Author(s):

Sandberg, Hans

Publication Year:

2017

Source:

Focus on ETS R&D, n7, Oct 2017

Document Type:

Periodical

Page Count:

6

Subject/Key Words:

Process Data, Test Fairness, Computer Technology, Data Collection, ETS Standards for Quality and Fairness, Score Validity, Game-Based Assessment (GBA), Computer Games, Assessment Design, Data Analysis

Abstract

Computer technology allows for new ways of designing assessments, whether they use multiple-choice tasks, essays or interactive games and simulations. This technology also makes it possible to follow how students work their way through a test by collecting information such as keystroke data, mouse clicks and more — process data — which can provide new insights into their performance. Focus on ETS R&D asked three experts on test fairness, Neil Dorans, Michael Zieky, and Rebecca Zwick about the impact of new technology on test fairness.