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TECHSCORE: a program for tabulating the results of multiple choice questions and correcting multiple choice
Computers in Biology and Medicine
|January 1, 1986
Summary
TECHSCORE is a computer program that tabulates and grades multiple-choice tests. It offers a cost-effective alternative to mainframe data processing for educational assessments and evaluations.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Computer Science Applications
Background:
- Traditional methods for grading multiple-choice exams can be time-consuming.
- Evaluating large sets of responses manually is prone to errors and inefficiency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce TECHSCORE, a novel computer program designed for efficient multiple-choice question analysis.
- To demonstrate the program's utility in academic and departmental evaluation contexts.
Main Methods:
- TECHSCORE tabulates responses to multiple-choice questions.
- It calculates and displays response percentages in tabular format.
- The program facilitates the correction and grading of examinations.
Main Results:
- Successful implementation of TECHSCORE for supervisor evaluations.
- Effective use of the program for correcting student examinations.
- Demonstrated cost-effectiveness compared to mainframe data processing.
Conclusions:
- TECHSCORE provides an efficient and accurate solution for processing multiple-choice assessments.
- The program is particularly beneficial for institutions seeking economical data processing alternatives.
- TECHSCORE enhances the grading and evaluation workflow in educational settings.
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