TECHNOLOGY OF COMPUTER TESTING IN PHYSICS FOR BLENDED LEARNING IN UNIVERSITY

Abstract

Formulation of the problem. The article is devoted to solving the problem of increasing discriminar parameter of tests in physics by introducing new forms of tasks in the test and procedures for computer testing. Research hypothesis: the improvement of methods and tools of computer testing is necessary to increase the effectiveness of control over the independent work of students in the transition of Ukrainian universities to a blended form of education.

Materials and methods. The development of new forms of tasks in the tests was carried out on the basic of modern distractor theory. Evaluation of new tasks effectiveness was carried out as part of a pedagogical experiment during the year in automatic mode. The assessment results of academic achievements of 91 students specialty 122 "Software Engineering" were analyzed.

Results. The author analyzes the most common in Ukraine platforms for the organization of computer testing system (Google Forms, Quizlet, Proprofs, Kahoot, ClassMarker, MyTestX, Test_2W, Testing, Plickers, Easy Test Maker and MOODLE). For his opinion, the optimal module for testing is learning management system MOODLE It can solve the existing problems in blended learning. The pre-work on the content and form of test requests is determining for organization of testing. The author gives examples of solving educational problems in physics studying (checking knowledge, formulation of laws definition, schemes for the physical process, an algorithm for the solution of physical problems, the introduction of the theorem) using new forms of tests based on modern research theory. There are two types of computer control, which have different procedures. The first one is the systematic operational offline verification of the student's work; the second one is episodic module online checking.

Conclusion: the developed computer testing technologies can significantly improve the students educational achievements in Physics educating for a blended form at the university.