SOME IMPLICATIONS OF TESTING PROCEDURES FOR AUTO-INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMMING

Abstract

A systematic comparison of problems and procedures reveals important implications for programming from the older field of testing. Theory and experience in test construction can be especially useful in the selection of valid criteria for assessing the effectiveness of a program, the ordering of instructional subject matter, the writing of instructional frames, and the formal evaluation of the program. Adaptive programming implies measurement of both aptitude and achievement in order to assign trainees to appropriate individual sequences of instruction. Possible applications resulting from examination of these and other issues are explored, and necessary further research is suggested. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0283359

Entities

People

  • Paul I. Jacobs

Organizations

  • Educational Testing Service

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Programming
  • Construction
  • Instructions
  • Measurement
  • Sequences
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Operations Research
  • Theoretical Analysis.