This paper is from Session 9L: Trends in statistical education via internet in Japan
which comes under Topic 9: Technology and multimedia in statistics education
Paper 9L1 (Tuesday 10th, 14:00-15:30)
Computer-based testing for Japan Statistical Society Certificate: Outline and problem evaluation
Presenter
- Hirohito Sakurai (National Center for University Entrance Examinations, Japan)
Co-authors
- Atsuhiro Hayashi (Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan)
- Masaaki Taguri (Chiba University & National Center for University Entrance Examinations, Japan)
Abstract
The Japan Statistical Society has launched the certification examinations called Japan Statistical Society Certificate (JSSC) in 2011. JSSC evaluates not only knowledge and ability to utilize statistics but also statistical thinking and reasoning. The test sets (forms) of JSSC are prepared for students (from junior high school to university) and working adults who are interested in and/or need statistics. Among them, Grade 2 and 3 examinations are conducted by paper-and-pencil and Computer Based Testing (CBT) styles with multiple choice. In this paper, we briefly outline the CBTs of JSSC and discuss evaluation methods of testlets and items included in the test forms. These methods are universally applicable and useful to many kinds of test evaluation. Future works relating to the CBTs are also discussed.