Comparative Study of Computer Based Test and Paper Based Test in Assessing Students in General Subject

Abstract

Abstract—This study attempt to compare computer based test and paper based test to gain insight on which of the assessment mode affects the continuity and performance while addressing the challenge of high number learners and scare resources. The study, further tested the effect of gender and modes background knowledge in determining students’ performance. An examination assessment is one of the major methods of testing students understanding. It allowed an educational system to be able to grade learners for placement at different levels reward or otherwise. However, they have to be designed to minimize examinees’ frustration and to limit the sources of examinee anxiety. This study adopts a distinctive survey using secondary data and a statistical tool was employed for testing and consist of 351 students that participated in both mode of assessment from the school of business FCE (T) Gombe. The p value > (0.05) indicates that the result obtained showed that the students’ performance is better on Computer based test than on Paper based test. The study concluded with some recommendations of examination tools which would serve as a guide and enhance performance