Development of a Computerized Adaptive Version of the Turkish Driving Licence Exam

Authors : Nukhet CIKRIKCI, Seher YALÇIN, İlker KALENDER, Emrah GÜL, Cansu AYAN, Gizem UYUMAZ, Merve ŞAHİN KÜRŞAD, Omer KAMIS

Pages : 570-587

Doi:10.21449/ijate.716177

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Publication Date : 2020-12-20

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study tested the applicability of the theoretical Examination for Candidates of Driving License insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(ECODL); in Turkey as a computerized adaptive test insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CAT);. Firstly, various simulation conditions were tested for the live CAT through an item response theory-based calibrated item bank. The application of the simulated CAT was based on data from e-exams administered by the Ministry of National Education insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(MoNE);. Results of the first stage of the study were used to determine the rules for starting, continuing, and terminating the live CAT exam for ECODL. Secondly, the live CAT exam was applied according to the results of the simulation. Candidate drivers insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(n = 280); who had taken the ECODL as an e-test participated in the second stage. Thirdly, the opinions of the individuals who took the computer-based test towards the computer-based testing application were mapped. In the termination rule of the CAT-based ECODL, testing with a fixed number of questions yielded the smallest estimated measurement error. We also found that when ECODL was implemented as CAT, it could reliably differentiate among testers in terms of competence of theoretical knowledge of driving and provide basis for accurate decisions regarding their proficiency. According to the findings obtained on the candidates’ opinions on the computer-based testing application, it was seen that they considered computer-based application more practical an easier in terms of testing.
Keywords : Computerized adaptive testing, Driving licence exam, Hybrid simulation