Computer-based testing is the right choice for students going abroad: Vikas Singh, MD, Pearson India
Why do you think computerbased testing is important? Computers are most important educational tools for teachers and learners.
In fact, colleges and universities around the world are using computer and internet technologies to teach students digitally and creatively.
Similarly, most of the colleges, universities and various other exam conducting bodies are becoming increasingly familiar with the computerbased tests to evaluate the skills, knowledge, and aptitude of the test takers.
Computer-based tests are easier and more convenient to take as opposed to paper-based tests.
Additionally, it offers greater flexibility by providing the testtakers various options for when and where to take the test.
Computerbased testing can measure an array of skills and knowledge and give valuable insight as to the testtaker’s abilities and aptitude. Further, it greatly increases the efficiency and speed of scoring exams, thereby decreasing the turnaround time required for the test taker to receive scores
VIKAS SINGH, MD, Pearson India
How computerbased scoring for English language tests will help testtakers?
It is widely recognised that human marking can be influenced by a range of factors, particularly when only one person rates the test taker’s performance.
Computer-based testing can measure an array of skills and knowledge and give valuable insight as to the test-taker’s abilities and aptitude.
Moreover, computer-assisted testing technology greatly increases the efficiency and speed of scoring exams, thereby decreasing the turnaround time required for the test taker to receive scores.
How PTE Academic is using it differently?
PTE Academic uses cutting-edge technology to ensure score relia- bility and integrity of the testing process.
Test developers from Pearson are incorporating solutions from Artificial Intelligence (AI) and using machine learning to build systems and algorithms which accurately and speedily assess a person’s speech or samples of their writing.
We have invested heavily in digital, biometric and forensic security measures, driving up the standards in high-stakes testing.
As a relative newcomer to the market, we have been able to place cutting-edge methodologies and technology at the heart of its service which makes PTE Academic the most secure, reliable, objective and accurate test in its field.
What is the advantage of having a complete computerbased test?
100% computer-based marking ensures all test takers are scored impartially and accurately. Additionally, to ensure test score validity, all PTE Academic test centres use state-of-the-art digital biometrics incorporating palm-scanning, digital signatures, secure paperless results, randomized test formats, and CCTV.
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