Item by Item Analysis
Item by item analysis of individual test scores between lecture-based and web-based class examinations of distance education degree program reveal that additional strategies may need to be developed to improve retention levels on content in the web-based format. Practice quizzes utilized during the semester were intended for students to test their knowledge of the content and review those areas where they had identified weaknesses. The practice quizzes were developed with Pagemill and linked to a database made with Claris FileMaker Pro.