A test system realizes in an English ability test, etc. not only binary
correct-false evaluation but also a partial score. The test system uses a
computer (101, 102) including an input/output device (207, 208) and a
network (103) such as the Internet, etc., and uses a partial test score
model obtained by amending the conventional Item Response Theory in
estimating an item parameter and ability. In the partial test score
model, a partial score is assumed to be a true-false average of a
plurality of items having the same parameters. Using the test system of
the present invention, a test of the presentation format which is hard to
determine the correct or wrong answer such as writing and speaking tests
in a foreign language test, etc. can be more easily controlled than in
the conventional system.