The effects of item feedback and examinee control on test performance and anxiety in a computer-administered test

摘要

This study investigated the usefulness of computer-administered tests in the reduction of test anxiety. Two testing methods were used: (a) providing immediate item feedback and (b) allowing examinees to control the order of item administration. The results did not support the use of item feedback in reducing test anxiety. In some cases, item feedback was found to significantly increase test anxiety and decrease test performance. Similar results were found for examinee control, where test anxiety was found to be as high, and in some cases, significantly higher than that found with a fixed order of item administration.