网络与传统测试的个案比较研究

A Case Study on the Comparison Between a Web-Based Test and Traditional Test

随着计算机技术和互联网的发展,无纸化网络考试早已经被一些国际大型考试所采用,2008年我国开始实施的国家英语四级网络考试在英语教学届无疑引起了评估方式的一次重大变革。但是许多高校目前仍然没有意识到网络无纸化测试的优势和实施的必要性。通过比较近4000名学生参加的两种不同考试,能够发现无纸化测试在节能、提高工作效率和工作质量等方面存在的明显的优势。

With the development of computer science and Internet,paperless web-based tests have been adopted by some international major tests.China held its first web-based Band 4 College English Test in 2008,which undoubtedly caused a significant influence on the way of assessment.And it is predictable that the students who have never taken a web-based test will have difficulty adapting themselves to such tests.However,many colleges still neglect the advantages and necessity of paperless web-based tests.Through a comparison between the two types of tests taken by about 4000 students,it is found that web-based tests have obvious advantages in terms of saving energy,efficency,quality,ect.