Testing in present-day mathematical education: state of the art, functions, prospects of development

The article describes a system of multifold testing developed and used by the author in training future teachers at universities and at extra-curricular mathematics lessons at schools. Multiple-choice, different level test assignments in electronic form were used by the author as an effective means for: organising students activities and the process of education as such; combining individual and «en masse» approach; enhancing students’ motivation etc.