A computer‐aided self‐testing system for bioiogical psychology

Abstract

Abstract This paper describes a project involving the production of a computer‐aided self‐testing system for university students enroled in a first‐year course in biological psychology. All aspects of the project are described including: a) the selection, acquisition and description of computer software, b) the question bank and test structures, c) modes of usage, d) evaluation and, e) future plans. The most notable feature of this project is that it resulted in a sharp improvement in ‘pass‐rates’ on final examinations for a large student group (454). The project shows that by utilizing a fairly simple practice self‐test series, both in a Computer‐Aided‐Testing (CAT) version and also in a printed form, students not only make performance gains when compared to ‘non‐users’, but their attitude towards the tools are very positive.