Computerized Testing

What is this service?

The Computer Testing Center (CTC) located on the ground floor of the Dykes Library provides group testing and scoring in a secure environment. Use the CTC with LXR, Angel, or a paper/pencil method.

Why is this service important or valuable to faculty?

1. LXR secure testing will provide detailed, cumulative, overall, content and by-student reporting, which will be completed within 24 hours of exam.
2. Angel secure testing will provide immediate scoring to your Angel grade book.
3. Paper/pencil method uses bubble sheets and will give you completed reports within 24 hours of exam.

What are some exciting and useful capabilities of this service?

• Automatic grading of answers
• Seating for up to 100 students at one time
• Advanced randomization features are available
• Full-featured item analysis

How do I begin using this service?

Contact Tim Doughty, testing center coordinator, to explore what the CTC can do for you. To set up a test, review the information at http://library.kumc.edu/testservices/testingfaq.html

Additional Online Resources for this service:

1. Test Construction: Some Practical Ideas:
   http://www.utexas.edu/academic/cte/sourcebook/tests.pdf
2. Basic Item Analysis for Multiple-Choice Tests:
   http://pareonline.net/getvn.asp?v=4&n=10
3. The KUMC Computer Testing Center's Website:
   http://library.kumc.edu/testservices

For more information about this service, contact Teaching & Learning Technologies (TLT) at 913-588-7107 or email tlt@kumc.edu.