1.5.4. EasyTestMaker
EasyTestMaker is a free tool that let's teachers enter questions
of many types (multiple choice, true/false, fill in the blank, short
answer, etc.) and turn them into well-formatted exams. It even has an
option, for a fee, to make an online test that the tool will grade itself.
This test generator allows teachers to reuse questions they have previously
used for exams made with the tool. Overall, it is very useful for organization
and formatting tests.
Good Features:
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Tests can be downloaded as PDF or Word documents
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Questions and answers are spell checked
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Tests can be generated in alternate versions
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Questions can be formatted (bold, italicized, and highlighted text) (Example)
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Tests can be separated into sections with section instructions and title (Example)
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Ability to give partial credit
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Ability to override correct or incorrect answers on online test grading
Bad Features:
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Entering exam questions is like creating a test yourself, but remembers them
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Each individual question must be entered or recycled when "generating" a test
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Fill in the blank questions are drop down menus
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Not secure
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Not visually appealing (Example of an online test)
Missing Features:
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Ability to view all questions on the same page in online test
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"Generating" tests from a database of questions
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Sharing questions with other professors
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Saving questions that are specific to different courses