Abstract
Article: The Impact of Formative Computer-Based Testing on Learners’ Anxiety and Performance on the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Examination
Authors: Michelle Wilson, EdD, RDMS, RDCS, FSDMS
Category: Other [OT]
Credit: 0.5 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “The Impact of Formative Computer-Based Testing on Learners’ Anxiety and Performance on the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Examination,” you will be able to:
Differentiate summative and formative assessments
Describe the learning testing cycle
Discuss test familiarity, test-taking skills, and ubiquitous learning
What are the three stages of assessment performance? Evaluation, analysis, and comprehension Preparation, performance, and reflection Attainment, assessment, and application Studying, knowledge, and testing
In which phase of the learning-testing cycle do previous experiences in an environment help influence what strategies will be used in test preparation? Preparation Performance Reflection Assessment
What do summative assessments accomplish? Provide prescriptive feedback to help students reach their goals Rely on how feedback is conveyed in order to be successful Offer feedback throughout the learning process Establish whether course objectives and goals have been attained
Learning that occurs when and where it is convenient is known as: Ubiquitous learning Test familiarity Formative assessment Summative assessment
Which of the following statements are true? Overlearning can lead to lower confidence levels in students. The mechanism of transfer is more likely to occur when a variety of elements are included in learning situations. When practice is similar to the test and testing environment, learning is more memorable, and it promotes transfer. Students with higher confidence levels in their testing and preparation show lack of clarity that reflects their inability to manage the testing situation.
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