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Tag: Scoring Models

Scoring models for polytomous items

Author: Alex Diaz
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Categories: Blog Articles

Computer-based exams have long favored multiple-choice question formats due to technological restrictions, but considerable advancements in testing software now allow for more innovative item types to be used, such as multiple select, drag and drop, reorder, matching, true/false, and even long answer essay questions. These item types offer different ways to assess candidates, especially for […]

The importance of constructive marking technology

Author: Yardstick Assessment Strategies
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Categories: Blog Articles

There are different exam question formats that can be used for credentialing examinations. The most common format is multiple-choice questions. However, some credentialing examinations also use constructed-response questions to assess knowledge, skills, and abilities in their credentialing process. Constructed-responses questions require exam candidates to provide a written answer in the form of a few words […]

Case Study: Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators

Author: Yardstick Assessment Strategies
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Categories: Case Studies

Project overview: The Canadian Organization of Paramedic Regulators (COPR) is a National organization whose mandate is to represent the collective interests of Canada’s 10 provincial regulators. Key among those interests in the provision of safe and ethical care from licensed, competent, and qualified paramedics. In support of this goal, COPR published a request for proposals […]