Open AccessDESIGNING ADAPTIVE, DIAGNOSTIC MATH ASSESSMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AND WITHOUT VISUAL DISABILITIES
Author(s) -
Shute Valerie J.,
Graf Edith Aurora,
Hansen Eric G.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
ets research report series
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.235
H-Index - 5
ISSN - 2330-8516
DOI - 10.1002/j.2333-8504.2006.tb02007.x
Subject(s) - adaptation (eye) , set (abstract data type) , learning disability , mathematics education , relation (database) , psychology , computerized adaptive testing , foundation (evidence) , assistive technology , computer science , cognitive psychology , human–computer interaction , developmental psychology , psychometrics , archaeology , database , neuroscience , history , programming language
This report summarizes the design and development of an adaptive e‐learning prototype for middle school mathematics for use with both sighted and visually disabled students. Adaptation refers to the system's ability to adjust itself to suit particular characteristics of the learner. The main parts of the report describe the system's theoretical foundation, architecture, models, and adaptive algorithm. We also review approaches for making assessment systems accessible to students with visual disabilities. Finally, we conclude with a summary of upcoming studies in relation to important research questions concerning micro‐ and macroadaptation. Using a design approach like the one described in this report may set a new precedent for environments that adapt to support student learning based on larger sets of incoming abilities and disabilities than have been considered previously.