The Influence of Examinee Test-Taking Motivation in Computerized Adaptive Testing

The purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of test motivation on estimated ability, test anxiety, and attitudes toward computerized adaptive testing (CAT). Korean college students (n=208) were given the Math Aptitude Test, Math Self-Concept Scale, Math Test Anxiety Scale, Computer Competence Instrument, Computer Anxiety Scale, and Test Anxiety Inventory in the regular classroom. The two groups (motivated and non-motivated) were randomly assigned by each course section. The motivated group was given special test instructions. The paper-and-pencil test (PPT) and the CAT algebra tests were given to each group in random order (PPT-CAT or CAT-PPT) under the counterbalanced design at the computer laboratory. They were also given a 10-item paper test anxiety scale, a 10-item computer test anxiety scale, and a paper-and-pencil version of the Questionnaire on Computerized Adaptive Testing. A multivariate analysis of covariance, with the math aptitude and the test anxiety as covariates, demonstrated that test motivation influenced improvement in estimated ability and reduction in test anxiety, but did not affect CAT a.ttitudes. (Contains 4 tables and 45 references.) (Author) ****, ************ Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. *********************************************************************** U S DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OIice91 Eoucebonsi Resesvch and imporomeni ED ATIONAL REIOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) This doCurneol i.as bean reproduced 1111 ece.,,ed trom the glIrsOri or organization originating .1 C Minor GbingeS bays been madip 10 ImINOW rerirOduCtiOn QuIbty Points ol view 0' ogrnions silted .^ U." "CUmerit 00 not nOCOManly repri6ent othcrel OERI position or 00bCy PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE 1HIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY JjA)6.>/u ii TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOUF'T,ES INFORMATION CENTER (ERICI The Influence of Examinee Test-Taking Motivation in Computerized Adaptive Testing JinGyu Kim and James E. McLean The University of Alabama