Multitest and questionbank on show at the EAEL 2003 conference

The new examination and testing module - MultiTest - with improved statistical analysis and graphical outputs was shown at the recent EU sponsored EAEL 2003 conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia earlier this month. It allows users to undertake further analysis on the reliability and performance of questions as well as improved presentation of results. Both graphical and numerical analysis (including individual marks, percentages, degree of difficulty and question performance, reliability and spread) can be generated by the system with structured queries, utilising both And/Or arguments, available for a more detailed breakdown of information. A further advantage is the ability to publish the results on the Web as required.

Also shown was the QuestionBank facility, which allows users to print separate question papers for use in conjunction with the examination module. This automatically stores the correct answer or weighting, as appropriate, as well as information relating to question performance etc. As with all modes of data capture within the core Print & Scan system, a variety of question types can be stored and undertaken due to its flexible design features. These include True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice (1 from A,B,C or D), 1 from up to ten responses, Extended Matching, marking of short written answers, multiple responses to a single question, e.g. Select from a list of drugs the correct drug and/or drugs to administer to a patient with a known condition etc.