Emerging applications of microcomputers and hypermedia to assessment in science education are reviewed. Although the current use of technology consists mainly of computerized administration of multiple choice tests drawn from item banks, the potential advantages are much greater. Among these advantages are immediate feedback to students, formative evaluation with remediation possibilities, adaptive testing in which the test is adjusted to match the students' level of performance, monitoring of homework, and laboratory activities. (Contains 42 references.) (Author/AA)