KR100615104B1 - System for testing foreign language speaking using mobile network - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention enables a stable speaking test by ensuring smooth and proper testing even when a disconnection phenomenon that may occur from the general characteristics of the wireless can be performed while using a computer and a wireless network. The purpose of this study is to provide a system for evaluating foreign language proficiency using a wireless network that facilitates the test by eliminating the interference between multiple candidates due to the nature of the speaking test.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention allows the test progress server to download the problem SET received from the test management server to all the test taker terminals and start the test process to upload the answer SET for the problem SET from all test taker terminals. After the completion of the test, the transmitted response SET is sent back to the test management server, and each test taker terminal completes problem solving by recording a response while watching and listening to the problem SET downloaded from the test progress server. In the foreign language speaking ability evaluation system for uploading a SET to the test progress server, the test progress server and each candidate terminal are kept connected and connected through a wireless network, and the test progress server is a corresponding problem of the candidate terminal. Wait until you have confirmed all responses to Start in progress and issues a command to the terminal to provide foreign language speaking skills assessment system using a wireless network to advance the starting pool for each of the issues at the same time.

Description

System for testing foreign language speaking using mobile network             

1 is a schematic diagram of an entire system for performing foreign language speaking ability evaluation using a conventional computer and a wired network,

2 schematically illustrates the progress of the system of FIG. 1;

3 illustrates a foreign language speaking ability evaluation system using a wireless network according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4A and 4B are flowcharts illustrating a problem progression and response process wirelessly between a test progress server and each candidate terminal in a foreign language speaking ability evaluation system using a wireless network according to an embodiment of the present invention;

5 is a diagram illustrating a problem progression process of each candidate terminal in a test progress server in a system for evaluating foreign language speaking ability using a wireless network according to an embodiment of the present invention;

6A to 6H illustrate screen examples illustrating the processes of FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 5.

<Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

10: question bank server

20: test management server

30, 130: test progress server

40, 140: candidate terminal

50: wired network

150: wireless network

The present invention relates to a system for evaluating foreign language speaking ability using computer and wireless network technology. More particularly, the present invention relates to a problem transmission to each candidate terminal taking an exam in a test progress server for evaluating foreign language speaking ability. The present invention relates to a system for evaluating foreign language proficiency that uses a wireless network to transmit a response to a problem from a candidate terminal to a test progress server.

Various methods have been implemented for accurate and objective measurement of foreign language proficiency, including English, which is essential in the era of globalization and liberalization.

For example, the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) test, which is a representative method of measuring foreign language proficiency, in particular, is a method of measuring English proficiency. It is difficult to measure the English speaking of each candidate, such as accuracy and intonation, and has been measuring speaking ability through an interview test with foreigners.

However, such an interview test has many limitations such as cost, time, and personnel. In addition, due to the increased utilization of computers and the development of communication infrastructures, many changes have been made in education and evaluation methods, and the English test has been shifted from a paper test to a computer test.

In order to cope with these limitations and changes, we are conducting a Speaking Test, which uses computer and network technology to introduce direct interviews.

Specifically, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the conventional system for evaluating English speaking ability, the question bank server 10, the test management server 20, the test progress server 30, the questions and scorers and The operator stays connected through the Internet.

The question bank server 10 inputs and stores a plurality of questions, such as a moving picture, a still picture, a voice, an audio, a text, and the like, and automatically or manually tests a test ball of the day among a plurality of input and stored questions. In order to construct a problem set, the automatic selection means selecting a question randomly according to the difficulty among numerous problems, and the manual selection means selecting a question one by one according to the characteristics of the test. it means.

The problem SET automatically or manually selected and configured according to a predetermined criterion for each test is transmitted to the test management server 20.

The test management server 20 inputs, copies and manages relevant examination information such as test reception and test site assignment, and transmits it to the question bank server 10 for storage.

In addition, the test management server 20 copies the problem SET received from the question bank server 10 and transmits the problem SET to the test progress server 30 and the problem SET received from the test progress server 30. The answer set and the score result are collected by performing the overall test management, such as collecting a set of responses to the tester, evaluating the test taker's response by the scorer, and managing the evaluation result and the result of the grade analysis. Transfer it to the server 10.

The test progress server 30 receives the problem SET from the test management server 20, downloads the problem SET to all test taker terminals 40, starts the test process with the downloaded problem SET, and the test ends. When all test takers terminal 40 receives the response SET for the problem SET uploaded to complete the test process, and transmits the received response SET to the test management server 20 again.

The test taker terminal 40 records the response through a separate headset while watching and listening to the received problem SET, and then completes the problem solving and uploads the response SET to the test progress server 30.

The test progress server 30 and each candidate terminal 40 are installed in the corresponding space through the wired network 50 to enable the download of the problem SET and the upload transmission of the response SET.

Through this configuration and process, students can assess and analyze overall English speaking ability such as understanding and communication ability, and provide information on the candidates. I want to know about it.

However, since the wired network 50 is installed at a specific place in which the speaking ability evaluation system is operated so that the test progress server 30 and each candidate terminal 40 are connected to each other, the system is installed. Only the venue will be subject to the restriction that multiple candidates must take the exam at the same time.

As a result, the use of computers and the development of communication infrastructures have led to infinite expansion of conventional processes, including the English language, and the development of wireless communication-related technologies. There is a need to ensure portability and simplicity beyond the restrictions that must be pre-installed.

In other words, by applying a wireless network to the English speaking proficiency evaluation system, even without a communication infrastructure, a large number of test sites without wires are required with the minimum equipment necessary to construct a wireless system such as a mobile terminal, a test point terminal, an access point, and a hub. The environment can be easily built, so it can be moved to any place where the candidate exists, and it is necessary to separate the test into multiple test rooms and to conduct the test at the same time.

In addition, it is necessary to consider a specific technical operation plan to ensure smooth and proper testing in the case of securing stability when using a wireless network, especially when the network is disconnected.

Specifically, in conducting the evaluation of the English speaking ability by mobile, downloading the problem SET from the test progress server to each candidate terminal and uploading the response SET for the problem SET from the test terminal to the test progress server. In this case, the wireless communication itself is not only frequent reconnection and disconnection phenomenon, but also vulnerable to radio interference, causing stability problems in the whole process until the test is completed.

In addition, when considering taking a test while speaking with a large number of candidates in a specific space, the candidate terminal used for the test may have different characteristics even if the same type of test taker. When listening and recording a response there is a problem that is likely to interfere with each other.

From this, the present invention is to solve the above problems, using a computer and a wireless network to ensure smooth and proper test progress even if the disconnection phenomenon that can occur due to the general characteristics of the wireless while deviating from the restrictions of the place Speaking test can be conducted stably, and the evaluation of foreign language speaking ability using a wireless network that allows smooth test progress by eliminating mutual interference that occurs when a large number of candidates respond with a time difference due to the characteristics of the speaking test. To provide a system.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention comprises a test management server, a test progress server, and each test taker terminal, and the test management server has a problem that is selected and transmitted from a question bank server that stores a plurality of problems. Send the SET to the test progress server, receive the response SET for the problem SET from the test progress server and manage the evaluation and the result, the test progress server, all the candidates received the problem SET received from the test management server After downloading to the terminal and starting the test progress, uploading the answer set for the problem SET from all the test taker terminals and ending the test process, and transmitting the received response set back to the test management server, wherein each test taker terminal receives the test. View and listen to the problem SET downloaded from the server and record the response to solve all the problems. In the foreign language speaking ability evaluation system for completing and uploading the response SET to the test progress server, the test progress server and each candidate terminal is connected to the foreign language using a wireless network, characterized in that the connection is maintained through a wireless network Provide a speech assessment system.

Preferably, the test progress server waits until all the responses to the corresponding questions of the test taker terminal are confirmed, and the next test progress start command is given to the test taker terminal so that the pool for each problem can be started simultaneously. Also good.

Preferably, when the test progress server is disconnected from the test taker terminal and cannot confirm a response to the problem of the test taker terminal, waits until all the responses of the test taker terminal in the connected state are checked. The next problem progress start command is given to the test taker terminal so that the pool for each problem can be started at the same time, and the test taker terminal in the remaining disconnected state allows the pool for the next problem to be started individually, and the test taker is in the disconnected state. If the terminal is reconnected, wait until all the responses of the candidate terminal are confirmed, then issue the next problem progress start command to the candidate terminal to simultaneously start the pool for each problem, and connect with the candidate terminal. This interruption prevented us from responding to the issue If it is confirmed in the test taker terminal, the test taker terminal may individually respond to the problem after all of the problem progress of the downloaded problem SET is completed.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail.

3 is a diagram illustrating a system for evaluating foreign language speaking ability using a wireless network according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, which is mostly the same as that of FIG. 1, which illustrates an entire system for performing foreign language speaking ability using a conventional computer and a wired network. However, there is a difference between the test progress server 130 and each candidate terminal 140 connected through a wireless network, and this difference may be referred to as a feature of the present invention.

From this, hereinafter, the description of the same parts as those of the system of the present invention is omitted in the contents described in the conventional speaking ability evaluation system, and wirelessly connects the test progress server 130 and each candidate terminal 140, which are the characteristics of the present invention. It demonstrates centering on the part connected.

The test progress server 130 stores the problem SET received from the test management server 20, and also stores the problem SET in a separate spare server, CD-ROM, or USB memory.

The test progress server 130 in which the problem SET is stored forms a wireless network 150 that maintains a wireless connection with a wireless LAN of each candidate terminal 140 through an access point. In this case, when the test is performed in a plurality of spaces separated into several places, the hub can be easily expanded.

When the test progress server 130 is connected to each test taker terminal 140 through the wireless network 150, the test progress server 130 downloads the problem SET to the test taker terminal 140 and proceeds with the test. After receiving the answer SET for the problem SET from the test taker terminal 140 and ending the test, the response SET is transmitted to the test management server 20.

It will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings the operation of the foreign language speaking ability evaluation system using a wireless network according to an embodiment of the present invention having such a configuration.

4A and 4B are flowcharts illustrating a problem progression and a response process wirelessly between a test progress server and each candidate terminal in a system for evaluating foreign language speaking ability using a wireless network according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. In the foreign language speaking ability evaluation system using a wireless network according to an embodiment of the present invention, a problem proceeding process of each test taker terminal in a test progress server is illustrated as an example, and FIGS. 6A to 6H illustrate FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 5. Screen examples showing the process are shown.

The test progress server 130 is related to the entire test proceeding from the test start to the end, for example, the entire test start and end, the problem SET download start and check, response SET upload and check, login and logout management, part by part Identify and take steps to address problems, delete candidate data, and examine candidates' progress.

In detail, the test progress server 130 maintains a connection through all the test taker terminals 140 and the wireless network 150, and as shown in FIG. 6A, the test takers have their respective test taker terminals 140. When you log in through the), the test progress server 130 waits until all of the test taker terminals 140 log in, and as shown in FIG. 6B, all test taker terminals 140 have a problem of evaluating ability. Download the SET (S401).

When the download is completed to all test taker terminals 140, the test proceeds after guiding "Orientation", "testee survey", and "use of equipment" as shown in FIG. 6C.

The test progress server 130 displays the state of each test taker terminal on the candidate list on the screen of the test progress server while the test is in progress. For example, the part number (Current NO.), The battery status, and whether or not the response to each problem solving proceeding from each candidate terminal 140 through the wireless network 150 while the test is in progress, and The same network status is displayed. On the other hand, appropriately selectable functions are provided for smoothly progressing according to the situation such as total termination, pause, and client termination during the test.

The problem SET downloaded from the test progress server 130 receives a problem progress start command from the test progress server 130 for each problem in each candidate terminal 140, as shown in FIGS. 6D and 6E. Proceed to the problem solving (S402).

The test progress server 130 checks whether the test progress server 130 and all the test taker terminals 140 maintain the connection while the test is in progress, and responds to the corresponding problem of each test taker terminal 140. Check (S403)

As a result of checking in step S403, when the test progress server 130 and all the test taker terminals 140 do not maintain the connection, the response of the test taker terminal 140 in the connection maintaining state is received by the test progress server 130. Wait for everything to be confirmed.

When all the responses of the test taker terminal 140 in the connection maintaining state are confirmed in the test progress server 130, the test progress server 130 receives the next problem progress start command and simultaneously proceeds to solve the corresponding problem, and accesses the remaining connections. Only the examinee terminal in the disconnected state is allowed to proceed to the next problem individually (S404).

For example, as shown in FIG. 5, when it is confirmed that the connection connection of the candidate terminals has been disconnected 3, 4 times, the remaining candidates of the 1,2,5,6,7,8 candidates who are waiting start the next problem pool At the same time, and only the candidate terminal 3,4 times to proceed to the next problem individually.

In addition, the test proceeding server 130 checks whether the test taker terminal 140 has been reconnected to the test progress server 130 so that it is possible to confirm whether or not a response to the corresponding problem of the test taker terminal 140 is disconnected from the test progress server 130. (S405)

As a result of the check in step S405, when the test taker terminal 140 in the state of being disconnected from the test progress server 130 does not maintain the connection continuously, the process returns to step S404 and the testee terminal in the connection holding state ( When the response of the test taker terminal 140 in the connection maintenance state is all confirmed in the test progress server 130 after waiting until all of the responses of the test progress server 130 are confirmed, the test progress server ( In step 130), the next problem proceeding command is received and the problem is solved at the same time, and only the test taker terminal remaining in the disconnected state is repeatedly allowed to proceed to the next problem solving.

On the other hand, as a result of the check in step S403, the test progress server 130 and all the candidate terminal 140 and the connection is maintained, as a result of the check in step S405, the test progress server 130 is connected If the test taker terminal 140 in the disconnected state maintains the connection again, the test progress server 130 waits until all the responses of the test taker terminal 140 are confirmed, and then starts the next problem progression in the test progress server. In response to the command to proceed to the next problem solving at the same time (S406).

For example, as shown in FIG. 5, when it is confirmed that 3,4 candidate terminals disconnected from the candidate terminals are connected to the test progress server again, the remaining 1,2,5,6,7,8 times After all test taker terminals, including the test taker terminal, are confirmed to have responded, the next problem pool is started at the same time.

That is, even if the connection to the wireless network is disconnected during the test, only the test taker terminal which is in the disconnected state will be individually connected and the wireless network connection will be restored. Make it possible. The test taker terminal in the connected state simultaneously proceeds to start the problem solving. Each time the problem solver starts, it waits until the last tester terminal whose response is confirmed is on the waiting line to start the next problem progression. do.

As such, when the connection to the wireless network is disconnected, the disconnected candidate terminal proceeds with its own test, and when the connection to the wireless network is established again, it proceeds to match the progress of the next problem solving with all other candidate terminals. One of the important features of the present invention is to overcome the problems arising from the differences between the characteristics of the speaking test that many people take at the same time and the characteristics of each candidate terminal used in the speaking test.

After proceeding to solve the next problem in step S406, it is checked whether all of the problem progress of the problem SET downloaded from the test progress server 130 is completed.

As a result of the check in step S407, if all of the problem solving is not completed, the process returns to step S403 and checks whether the test progress server 130 and all test taker terminals 140 remain connected. To perform.

On the other hand, as a result of the check in step S407, when all the problem solving is completed, check the candidate terminal 140 to each candidate to check whether all the answers to the problem (S408).

As a result of the check in step S408, if there is no problem that has not been answered, the response set for the problem SET proceeded in each test taker terminal 140 is uploaded to the test progress server 130 (S410).

However, as a result of the check in step S408, if there is a problem that is not answered, each candidate terminal 140 after re-responding individually to the problem that did not respond (S409), each of the candidate terminal 140 The response set to the problem SET is uploaded to the test progress server 130 (S410).

As such, the unresponsiveness of the problem is related to the disconnection caused by the use of the wireless network. The testee terminal 140 in the disconnected state from the test progress server 130 may individually solve the next problem. After proceeding to maintain the connection again, the test progress server 130 waits until all the responses of the candidate terminal 140 is confirmed, and then receives the next problem progress start command from the test progress server 130 In this case, it is possible to solve the problem at the same time. In this case, the problem cannot be solved at the same time according to the time difference.

Therefore, if the next problem is solved at the same time while the response is not properly handled due to network connection problems or device problems, the test will be terminated and only the problem that each candidate failed to check the response will be re-responded again. To be. In this case, only the candidate may proceed separately after the entire examination is over and the other candidate is withdrawn.

Specifically, as shown in Figure 6f, when the test is finished, the test progress server 130 checks whether all test takers are finished. At this time, each candidate terminal 140, as shown in Figure 6g, a response result confirmation screen is displayed, if the problem that did not respond can be displayed immediately by displaying a different color, in the test progress server all Wait until the candidate checks the response. Each candidate terminal selects a response result, listens to it, confirms it, re-responses, and uploads the response set for the problem SET to the test progress server 130 as shown in FIG. 6G.

The test progress server 130 terminates the test by deleting all the test data such as the problem SET and the response SET of the candidate terminal 140 after the response SET is normally uploaded to the test management server 20. At this time, each candidate terminal 140 automatically terminates the program. Then, the test progress server 130 prepares for the next test.

The response SET uploaded from the test progress server 130 is transmitted to the test management server 20, where it is collected to be scored by the scorer, and the scorer plays and scores the candidate's voice.

In the case of scoring, the grader evaluates the response as several items and assigns a weight to each item to calculate the total score, so that the grader can distinguish even at the same level.

Each item is scored with multiple items such as Grammar, Vocabulary, Fluency, Accent, etc., and can provide information about the candidate's shortcomings. Will be managed.

After scoring, the information on the grades is analyzed and stored in the test management server 20 and the question bank server 10, and the grades and the analysis results are made available for examination in the test management server 20.

This invention is not limited to the above embodiments, various modifications are possible within the scope of the invention described in the claims, and such modifications are also included within the scope of the invention.

As described in detail above, according to the foreign language speaking ability evaluation system using the wireless network of the present invention, by applying the wireless network to the English speaking ability evaluation system, it is possible to simplify the construction of the test environment even if the communication infrastructure is not established. The test can be conducted anywhere, and the test proceeds at the same time for each problem to ensure smooth and proper test progress even when the wireless network is disconnected, as well as the candidate terminal used for the test. It is effective in overcoming the differences in the characteristics of and in order to avoid interference between a large number of candidates, in particular due to the nature of the speaking test itself.

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delete Comprised of a test management server, a test progress server and each candidate terminal, The test management server transmits a problem set selected and transmitted from a question bank server that stores a plurality of questions to a test progress server, receives a response SET for the problem SET from the test progress server, and evaluates and Manage results, The test progress server downloads the problem SET received from the test management server to all the test taker terminals and starts the test process, uploads the answer set for the problem SET from all the test taker terminals, ends the test process, and sends the received response SET. Sends back to the test management server, In the test taker terminal, the foreign language speaking ability evaluation system for recording a response while watching and listening to the problem SET downloaded from the test progress server and completing the problem solving, and uploading the response set to the test progress server. The test progress server and each test taker terminal remain connected and connected through a wireless network, and wait until the test progress server confirms all the responses to the corresponding problem of the test taker terminal, and then proceed to the test taker terminal. A system for evaluating foreign language proficiency using a wireless network, characterized in that a start command is provided so that a pool for each problem proceeds simultaneously. The method of claim 2, The test progress server, If the answer to the test taker terminal cannot be confirmed because the connection with the test taker terminal is disconnected, wait until all the responses of the test taker terminal in the connected state are confirmed and then issue the next problem progress start command to the test taker terminal. The pool for each problem proceeds to start at the same time, and the examinee terminal in the remaining disconnected state allows the pool for the next problem to start separately, and the candidate terminal in the disconnected state is reconnected. After waiting until all of the responses are confirmed, the next problem progress start command is given to the candidate terminal so that the pool for each problem can be started simultaneously. If it is confirmed in the test taker terminal that the answer is not made because the connection with the test taker terminal has not been made, the test taker terminal individually responses to the problem after all of the problem proceedings of the downloaded problem SET are completed. A foreign language speaking ability evaluation system using a wireless network, characterized in that.

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