Method and apparatus for evaluating educational performance

Details Method and apparatus for evaluating educational performance Method and apparatus for evaluating educational performance

2007-10-23

2007-10-23

Sager, Mark (Department: 3714)

Education and demonstration

Question or problem eliciting response

Electrical means for recording examinee's response

C434S323000, C434S353000

Reexamination Certificate

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10140955

ABSTRACT:
An improved method and apparatus for evaluating the performance of an individual. In one aspect, the invention includes a method of encoding questions used in an examination in order to accurately identify and evaluate deficiencies in an individual's knowledge. In another aspect, an improved method of evaluating responses to the encoded questions is disclosed. Adaptive structuring of subsequent exam questions and/or topics is also provided. A computer program and associated apparatus for administering and evaluating performance is also described.

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