Gender differences in computerised and conventional educational tests

Abstract Research has demonstrated girls to outperform boys on conventional literacy tests. The present studies concern gender differences on computerised educational tests. Seventy-one children were tested using LASS Secondary and a set of seven conventional measures. No significant gender differences were found on any of the LASS Secondary modules, although females did outperform males on a conventional spelling test. A further 126 pupils were tested on computerised and paper versions of the LASS Secondary reading, spelling and reasoning modules. No gender differences were found on the computerised versions, but there were significant differences on the paper versions of the reading and spelling modules favouring females. In a third study, 45 children were administered computerised and paper versions of the LASS Junior reading and spelling modules. There were no significant differences on the computerised modules, but girls performed significantly higher than boys on the paper version of the spelling module. It is possible that computerised assessment does not detect the established gender effect due to differences between males and females in motivation, computer experience and competitiveness. Further large-scale studies are necessary to confirm these findings.     

论高校图书馆与大学生素质教育

高校对大学生素质教育起到了重要作用,那么作为高校三大支柱之一的图书馆怎么做才能对大学生素质教育起到应有的教育功能,本文就这一问题进行探讨.     

基于模糊神经网络对经济的聚类分析

在现实生活中具有同等人力资本的劳动者在不同的生产力环境下的经济贡献率是不同的 ,有时甚至不可比较的。利用人工神经网络 (SOM网络 ) ,通过 Matlab语言编程 ,根据技术进步增长率对整个经济进行模式分类。分类的结果是大致把 2 9个省市分为 6个类 ,反映了各地区的经济与技术进步增长率情况     

营养的社会意义及其实现

营养和社会的稳定与发展有着直接或间接的联系,因此,营养有着十分重要的社会意义.但营养的社会意义需要经济、科学技术的发展作为支撑;法律和法规的制定和实施作为保障;而营养教育则是实现营养意义的重要手段和途径.     

Modern Teaching and Training in Metallurgical Engineering

This contribution deals with advanced educational technologies needed to equip customers from higher education institutions, research and industry with efficient tools supporting their work and operating new skills‐training methods. The challenges are reducing the training costs, improving quality and increasing the number of graduates in engineering departments. The concept of a Virtual Lab based on the combination of various teaching methods and tools is presented. Principles of mathematisation in metallurgical education and training are discussed. An example of online course designed in the form of Virtual Lab is demonstrated.     

谈谈职业教育的大众性

对职业教育的大众性问题进行了论述、实证分析和理论、政策、改革等思考。     

网络考试分析系统设计研究

对目前常见网络考试分析系统的功能和特点进行了对比分析,然后提出改进方案,建立相应的系统模型,并明确作为检验网络教学效果的重要手段之一,设计一套完善的测试结果分析工具是非常必要的。     

高职院校实施素质教育的路径

高职院校作为培养高级应用型专门技术人才的基地和摇篮．肩负着重大的历史使命。在新形势下．高职院校要树立以人为本的教育观念、注重学习实践创新能力培养、坚守德才兼备的根本性原则。如此．方能切实地实施素质教育。     

美、英、日三国高等教育大众化扩张重点之比较和借鉴

本文通过比较和分析美、英、日三国高等教育大众化扩张的重点，归纳得出此三国高等教育大众化扩张重点皆放在非正规普通大学的层次类型上，并认为这一现象对我国高等教育大众化建设很有借鉴意义，我国当前大众化发展的重心应该适当下移，应该以专科层次的高等职业技术教育为重点，走民营化道路。     

论老年教育的地位、作用和发展方向

老年教育在社会中具有重要的地位和作用。它是终身教育的重要组成部分,是社会发展的客观需要,是解决老龄问题的重要途径和方法。探讨了随着社会经济的发展和老龄化社会进程的加快,在21世纪老年教育的发展方向。