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ELT Journal Advance Access originally published online on January 29, 2007
ELT Journal 2008 62(2):148-156; doi:10.1093/elt/ccl056
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Student perceptions of computerized tests

Juan Pino-Silva

Juan Pino-Silva holds a PhD in Linguistics, an MA in Applied Linguistics, and an MA in Hispanic Linguistics, all three degrees from Indiana University. His research interests are integrated skills, CALL, vocabulary, extensive reading, and language testing. He presently teaches reading courses at Universidad Simón Bolívar in Caracas, Venezuela

Email: jpino{at}usb.ve


  Abstract

The challenge to test small groups by means of microcomputers demands appropriate software design and sound test design. To comply with this demand, students' beliefs or perceptions on the advantages and disadvantages of a computerized test were tapped. Overall, self-reported advantages outnumbered disadvantages to a significant degree. This was taken as a strong indication that test-takers' perceptions of the computerized test appear to be positive. This is an encouraging finding, since user perceptions and criticism are crucial in the acceptance, implementation, and improvement of computerized tests.

Revised version received April 2006


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