In this paper, an algorithm for adaptive testing of students' knowledge in distance learning is proposed, along with assessment its effectiveness the educational process. The paper provides overview results modern test theory application, a description and block diagram proposed algorithm, application real using objectively assessing has been demonstrated experimentally.

Concept maps as a pedagogical tool have stable positions in education being used for teaching, learning and knowledge assessment. The paper gives an insight into essence of concept maps and their usage for knowledge assessment. The concept map based adaptive intelligent knowledge assessment system (IKAS) is described. The kernel of IKAS is the intelligent knowledge assessment agent which is imp...