Systems and methods for testing, evaluating and providing feedback to students

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for preparing, taking and scoring a test, and reporting the results of the test. The methods include electronically storing questions for a test in a database, and inputting teacher preferences for taking the test. The method also comprises electronically transmitting contact data associated with the test to students, so the students can access the test. The method also comprises authenticating student identification when the test is accessed and applying the teacher preferences. The method further comprises electronically selecting test questions for the student based on the teacher preferences applicable to the student. Still further, the method involves electronically submitting answers to the test questions. In addition, the method comprises electronically scoring the answers to the test questions based on the teacher preferences, including electronically sending student test results to the teacher, including a summary of questions requiring manual review for each student.

1 . A computer-implemented method for preparing, taking, and scoring a test, and reporting the results thereof; comprising:
 electronically storing questions in a database;   electronically inputting teacher preferences for taking the test;   electronically transmitting contact data associated with the test to students simultaneously;   accessing the test by inputting the contact data;   authenticating student identification when the test is accessed and electronically applying approved time accommodations;   automatically selecting each set of test questions for the student associated with the contact data based on teacher preferences;   electronically submitting answers to the test questions after each test;   electronically scoring the answers to test questions electronically recorded by the student; and   electronically sending the student's score on the test to the student.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , also comprising the following steps: electronically scoring each test based on preselected teacher preferences; and
 electronically compiling the score for each student.   
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the steps of electronically storing questions and submitting answers also comprises the step of providing questions and answers requiring of an audible response transmission of audible question and reception. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , also comprising the steps of providing questions requiring an audible response; electronically receiving the audible response;
 analyzing and scoring the audible response; and electronically inputting the answer on an electronic spreadsheet.   
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the teacher preferences includes electronic registration of the time when the test is accessed by the student. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the teacher preferences includes electronic registration of the time when the contact data is sent. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , also comprising the steps of comparing the scores provided by each student for each of the selected questions on the electronic spreadsheet, and eliminating a question for determining an overall score if more than a predetermined number of students answered the question incorrectly. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , also comprising the step of controlling time available for answering questions. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein none of the tests taken by the students are identical. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the step of selecting questions is performed automatically by randomly generating a predetermined number of questions for each student taking the test. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the step of selecting questions is performed automatically based on the time the test is accessed by the student. 
     
     
         12 . (canceled) 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the steps are repeated over a series of tests, and wherein the scores for each of the series of tests for each of the students is analyzed and graded based on the teacher preferences and the results are stored in the database. 
     
     
         14 - 20 . (canceled) 
     
     
         21 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the scores for each of the tests are compiled and a total score is compiled. 
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the total score is electronically sent to each of the students.