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Title:

The Computer Assisted Performance Assessment (CAPA) Project

Alternate Title:

Computer-Assisted Performance Assessment in Advanced Technological Education

Url:

http://capa.concord.org/

Publisher:

Concord Consortium

Description: Performance assessments, which go beyond the memorization and snap responses required by multiple-choice questions, and closely resemble the challenges offered by the workplace, are widely recognized as the preferred way to assess students’ understanding and skills, particularly in technical areas. They offer students problems with open-ended questions, multiple steps to a solution, and often more than one satisfactory (and no optimal) outcome. Implementation of performance assessment has been limited, however, because it is expensive, labor-intensive, and subjective. This project aims to "offer the same advantages as typical performance-based assessments at a fraction of the cost, while also providing a more objective outcome on which to base decisions." On this site, visitors can find out more about the project, its aims in advancing the training of electronics technicians, the java-based software requirements, how to get it, and some demos using it.

LC Classification:

Education -- Theory and practice of education -- School administration and organization -- School management and discipline -- Educational tests, measurements, evaluations and examinations
Education -- Theory and practice of education -- School administration and organization -- School management and discipline -- Educational tests, measurements, evaluations and examinations -- Special topics -- Technology in testing
Technology -- Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering -- Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering -- Electronics -- Study and teaching

GEM Subject:

Science -- Technology
Science -- Instructional issues

Resource Type:

Tool -- Software
Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Demonstration

Format:

Document -- HTML
Application -- Java

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Rights:

Concord Consortium, Inc.

Access Rights:

Free access

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NSF Award Database

Source:

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