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From Conditional to Exceptional: Using Computer-based Testing to Improve Student Learning Outcomes and Programmatic Effectiveness

Donalyn Alexander, RN-BC, MSN, BC, CLNCShawntay Sparks-Hubbard, RN, BSN, MSN, MHA

October 16, 2013

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TSTC Program History

• Texas State Technical College - West Texas ADN Program Inception

• ADN Program Design and Curriculum• Dismal Student NCLEX Results

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Testing and Analysis

• Initial Testing Modalities• Archaic Test Analysis• Impact of Testing

> Texas Board of Nursing> Student Success> Program Issues

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Switch to CBT

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Technology Platform

• ExamSoft• Regulatory Entity Crosswalk

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Exam Analytics

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• Education as a Personal Story• Influences in Learning• Reflective Learning

Educational Themes

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Snapshot

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Snapshot

Allows you to view item-by-item “snapshots” of an exam taker’s entire exam

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Snapshot

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> Test Anxiety> Learning Challenges

Test-taking Pattern Changes

> Post-remediation tracking> Course-to-Course comparison

Snapshot supports identification of:> Testing Personality and Traits> Testing Performance Issues> Test-taking Pattern Changes

ExamSoft Snapshot

Testing Personality and Traits

> Cheating> Testing Pattern Changes

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• Student Testing Inconsistencies> Timing> Answering Patterns

• Grade Changes• Poor to Exceptional• Exceptional in only certain testing environments

Testing Personality and Traits

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Student Testing Performance

• Student Learning Challenges• Test Anxiety• Developmental Disorders

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• Post-remediation tracking• Test question category comparison• Content focused review

• Course-to-course Comparison• Testing personality and trait similarities• Course evaluation• Longitudinal Analysis

Test-taking Pattern Changes

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In the future…

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Conclusion

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