[LM_NET] HIT: Test generators

[timosh <timosh@MCHSI.COM>]

Here is the HIT on the test generator.  The original post is 
at the top,  with the answers below.

A big THANKS to all who responded.



TARget:

He is looking for a web or LAN based test generator.
 a.. The system must be able to accept imbedded graphics or 
animations on the test pages.
 b.. It needs to handle Y/N and multiple - choice questions.
 c.. Some short essay capability would be a positive.
 d.. Grading/scoring should be automatic on Y/N and multiple 
choice questions. (manual scoring on the essay)
 e.. There should be a report function with a good feature 
set for customizing reports.
 f.. Answer (item) analysis is a must.





Responses:



Hi,

  This may be too simple for your friend, it doesn't cost 
near 7K a year, more like $45.00. It is quia.com. I've used 
it all year, allowing students to take their tests on line, 
at home, and in school. Reports are available, multiple 
versions, it seems to have everything he is looking for. Oh, 
and good tech support! They offer a 30 day free trial. 
Nothing to lose! Good luck. P

Pat

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I use www.quia.com to create quizzes and tests.  I know from 
personal
experience that it does B-F.  I am not certain about A--you 
can add a
picture, but I haven't used that feature much, so I don't 
know exactly
what it does.. An individual subscription is about $30-$40 
per year.

Rebecca

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I recommend your friend look to yacapaca.com.  I am not sure 
if animations can be embedded, but am quite certain the 
other conditions you mentioned are supported.  Good luck.

Michele

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He should look into Moodle.  And it's open-source



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Tim:
You can get a quia subscription for only $49 per year.  It 
does just about everything you listed.  I used it last year 
with one science class.  I don't remember the animation 
part, but I don't think I tried to add any of those.
You can check it out at www.quia.com/web
The quick tour is here: http://www.quia.com/quicktour.html
I don't see a mention of animations.

Susie

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Check out Moodle.  It is open source software that can od 
all you want.

Darla

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Tim O'Shaughnessy
Library / Media Center
Moline High School
Moline, IL.
three.zero.nine.seven.four.three.eight.nine.zero.two
toshaugh_AT_molineschools_DOT_org

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