Many health profession educators do not use computerized test grading and analysis to help them improve their courses and testing nor to assess objectively student performance and competency. The main thrust of this article is the listing of advantages and disadvantages involved in incorporating computerized test grading and analysis in the hope that more instructors will realize and pursue this as an additional effective means of accomplishing course goals and instructional objectives.
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