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204. Comparing Paper- And Computer- Based Testing
In an era when every other aspect of education has integrated at least some digital component, can we really expect standardized tests to stay the same as they have since the mid-20th century? Amy and Mike invited researcher Benjamin Backes to compare paper- and computer-based testing.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
Why are so many tests being moved to digital platforms?
In what meaningful ways are traditional paper- and computer-based tests different?
Do students score equally well on both platforms?
What testing challenges are exacerbated by computer-based testing?
How…
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