Test Items for Teaching with Technology

Using a computer for keeping student records, giving tests, and creating lessons is called...
a. CPR
b. CAD
c. CMI
d. CAI
(c)

Which of the following is not a type of CMI?
a. computerized testing
b. drill and practice on the computer
c. keeping student records on the computer
d. computerized diagnosis and prescription
(b)

Keeping track of student scores on a series of quizzes, oral examinations and lucky guesses on exams is an example of _____ .
a. CAI  
b. CMI           
c. Programming instruction        
d. none of the above
(b)

Identifying students who need serious counseling based on the number of absences, teacher assaults and compliments on cafeteria food is an example of...
a. CAI  
b. CMI           
c. Programming instruction        
d. none of the above
(b)

Which of the following tasks is not considered a part of CMI?
a. keeping student grades
b. grading exams
c. scoring exams
d. drilling students on work they have already learned
(d)

Instructional Data Processing  is another way of saying ...
a. CMI  
b. CAI  
c. CRT  
d. CPU
(a)

CMI  is a valuable instructional tool because it ...
a. facilitates frequent assessment
b. can present simulations of dangerous situations
c. teaches students about the computer
d. none of the above
(a)

When the computer is used for testing, which functions below can the computer not do?
a. score multiple choice items
b. score essay exams
c. store exam items
d. it can do all of the above
(b)

Which of the following is a function of CMI?
a. instruction      
b. remedial instruction      
c. record keeping      
d. teaching programming
(c)

You are having a discussion with a fellow teacher about the use of gradebook programs. List the arguments on both sides of the question--What is good about doing grades on the computer? What are the disadvantages?

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