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scores, such as TM score , tutorial score , practicum score, etc. The contribution
could be 100% or UAS score is the final grade if other scores do not exist.

UAS could be multiples choice test (objective test) or essay test or
performance test. In 1984, UAS of all subjects were multiple choice test

(objective test) , thus scoring and grading process were easily to employ by using
computer program. Considering content characteristics and competencies

measured , until 1990 UAS of some subjects delivered used essay format. Other
considerations in determining the format of test were the number of students and

quality and availability of resources that influenced the processes and the quality
results of scoring and grading.

Initially, the number of test item depends on content characteristic and the
semester credit, for example 30 items for the subject that require calculating

skills and 60-90 items for other subjects, for semester credit between 2-4 credits.
After reviewing and considering many aspects during 2004, in 2005 there was

Rector Decree which determined the number of items for each set of test (Table
1 ). Students write down their answer of objective test on test answer sheet (LJUI

Lembar Jawaban Ujian) which will be scanned by optical scanner machine , then
scoring and grading will be authomatically proceeded by the machine. Students

write down their essay test answer on test answer book (BJUI Buku Jawaban
Ujian) which will be manually scored by lecturers.

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