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Method and system for knowledge assessment using confidence-based measurement

US8165518B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 2010
Grant dateApr 24, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09B7/00
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for knowledge assessment and encouraging learning comprises transmitting to the a terminal a plurality of multiple choice questions and two-dimensional answers thereto, the answers including a plurality of full-confidence answers consisting of single-choice answers, a plurality of partial-confidence answers consisting of sets of multiple single-choice answers, and an unsure answer. The system further administers a confidence-based assessment (CBA) test that presents to the test subject the plurality of multiple choice questions directed to categorical topics, and the two-dimensional answers thereto, by which the test subject indicates both their substantive answer and the level of confidence category of their answer. The system compiles a knowledge profile from the scored CBA test, and encourages learning so that the user can address knowledge deficiencies as identified through the CBA test.

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