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Dynamic on-line scoring method
Assignee: NCS Pearson Inc
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Filing: 1995-11-20
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Granted: 1997-11-25
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Expires: 2015-11-20
Abstract
Abstract A method for on-line scoring is described that dynamically provides test resolvers with rules for scoring answers to particular test questions. Rules are stored which relate to procedures for scoring the test questions. When test questions and answers are displayed to a test resolver for scoring, the corresponding rules are displayed for scoring the displayed answer.
Inventors
- 👤 Jay V. Clark
- 👤 William L. Bramlett, Jr.
- 👤 Judith Moyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:42
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B7/00; G09B7/02; G09B7/06; G09B7/066; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S706/00; Y10S706/902; Y10S706/927
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A method for electronically and dynamically providing scoring rules to test resolvers to assist the test resolvers in scoring test items to which the scoring rules apply, the method comprising the steps of: a) receiving a plurality of answers for test questions, the answers each comprising an electronic representation of at least a portion of a test answer sheet; b) storing a plurality of scoring rules, each of the scoring rules relating to a procedure for scoring at least a particular one of the test questions; c) selectively presenting the test answers to a test resolver; and d) automatically selectively presenting to the test resolver the scoring rules related to the test question corresponding to the answer presented to the test resolver.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
122 words
A method for electronically and dynamically providing scoring rules to test resolvers to assist the test resolvers in scoring test items to which the scoring rules apply, the method comprising the steps of: a) receiving a plurality of answers for test questions, the answers each comprising an electronic representation of at least a portion of a test answer sheet; b) storing a plurality of scoring rules, each of the scoring rules relating to a procedure for scoring at least a particular one of the test questions; c) selectively presenting the test answers to a test resolver; and d) automatically selectively presenting to the test resolver the scoring rules related to the test question corresponding to the answer presented to the test resolver.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of presenting the test answers and the step of presenting the corresponding scoring rules are performed simultaneously.
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