My. duke Syudo, JIEM, Japan

1. Continuous Measurement
–Powered by Computer Testing and e-Portfolio
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2. Obunsha Gr.
Who’s JIEM?
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3. Obunsha Gr.
Obunsha STEP
Sales: JPY12Bil. BI: JPY6Bil.
Employee: 200 Employee: 80
Publisher, focus on Education and Certifier, for English Proficiency, the
Information biggest organization in Japan
ITEM
Contents
Data Bank
Site Management Computer based
Testing Engine
System Development
JIEM
Sales: JPY1.6Bil.
Employee: 70
Testing Engine /Learning Software Provider
Based on Item Response Theory
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4. Evolution of Computer Testing
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5. Evolution of Computer Testing -1
Generation Keyword Details Examples
Conventional tests by
1st. CT：Computerized Testing computers
Linear Test
A computer chooses the most
CAT：Computerized Adaptive suitable item to carry out
2nd Testing based on the reply of the
CASEC
subject next
3rd
4th
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6. Like Eyesight Test
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7. CAT: Computer Adaptive Testing
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8. Evolution of Computer Testing -2
Generation Keyword Details Examples
Conventional tests by
1st. CT：Computerized Testing computers
Linear Test
A computer chooses the most
CAT：Computerized Adaptive suitable item to carry out
2nd Testing based on the reply of the
CASEC
subject next
Continuous measurement of
learner’s ability level by Kids’ EIKEN
3rd CM：Continuous Measurement tracing profile and portfolio as prototype
dynamically
4th
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9. Continuous Measurement
Like “PDCA” Cycle
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10. Continuous Measurement
Plan
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11. Continuous Measurement
Learner Study Plan
Skill Map
System
Layer
Portfolio
Database
Instructor
(School)
Skill Map
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12. Continuous Measurement
Do
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13. Continuous Measurement
Learner Study Plan
Study
Character
Quiz
Vocabulary
Skill Map
Grammar
Study Record
e-Portfolio
Materials
Database
System
Layer
Portfolio Subject Portfolio
Database wise Database
Instructor Study Record
（e-Portfolio）
(School)
Materials
Progress
Skill Map Management
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14. Continuous Measurement
See
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15. Continuous Measurement
Learner Study Plan Study Measure
Character
Quiz Adaptive
Vocabulary Test
Skill Map
Mock
Grammar
Test
Study Record
Result
e-Portfolio
Materials Test
Database Database
System
Layer
Portfolio Subject Portfolio Item Bank Portfolio
Database Wise Database New/Used Database
Instructor Study Record
Result
（e-Portfolio）
(School)
Materials Test Items
Progress Measurement
Skill Map Management Analysis
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16. Continuous Measurement
Continue
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17. Continuous Measurement
Learner Study Plan Refinement
Study Measure Study Measure
Character Character
Quiz Adaptive Quiz
Vocabulary Test Skill Map Vocabulary
Skill Map
Update
Mock
Grammar Grammar
Test
Study Record Study Record
Result
e-Portfolio e-Portfolio
Materials Test Materials
Database Database Database
System
Layer
Portfolio Subject Portfolio Item Bank Portfolio Subject Portfolio
Database wise Database New/Used Database wise Database
Instructor Study Record
Result
Study Record
（e-Portfolio） （e-portfolio）
(School)
Database
Materials Test Items Materials
Progress Measurement Progress
Skill Map Management Analysis Measurement
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18. Demo
Kids’ EIKEN for iPhone
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19. Evolution of Computer Testing
Generation Keyword Details Examples
Conventional tests by
1st. CT：Computerized Testing computers
Linear Test
A computer chooses the most
CAT：Computerized Adaptive suitable item to carry out
2nd Testing based on the reply of the
CASEC
subject next
Continuous measurement of
learner’s ability level by Kids’ EIKEN
3rd CM：Continuous Measurement tracing profile and portfolio as prototype
dynamically
Intelligent measurement by
4th IM：Intelligent Measurement the system with knowledge N.A.
and deductive mechanism
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20. 謝謝大家！
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