It was interesting to learn of testing strategies and the best way to use them.
I learned how to more effectively create exams and to make sure they are created to assess what the student has learned and not to show what they do not know.
Testing is important and this definitely gave me more insight on how to formulate a decent test.
It also gave my an idea about test banks that already possibly exist. These tools are great to have as an instructor that at times has classes of up to 26 people. I also appreciate the important suugestion of Clarity through proper word choice and question development. unclear questions creates confusion and doesn't focus on the gaol of testing.
Conduct diagnostic test to know students' current knowledge.
using different kinds of questions in each test helps students understand material in more than one way
I learned that are different kinds of testing. It is important to use the correct testing for the right material since different methods of testing target different knowledge skills. This helps reduce the confusion among students. this was a very informative topic.
It was great to learn about the different types of tests to distribute during the class and their different strengths and weaknesses. Also good to know when is the right time to give certain tests and when not to so you don't deplete student confidence in learning the subjects in class.
Testing is the way to test the information that was retained. The KSA can be found by using a number of methods. Testing to the objective is quick and easy whereas testing to the subjective is more complicated to grade but can test on application rather than recognition.
I never knew test questions were so important until analyzing the design and INTENT of each question. Very important to match up the question with the intent.
Test preparation is an important aspect to think about. The types of questions chosen for each testing experience have specific uses and can serve different purposes.
I have been educated on the correct steps utilized to formally construct the different types of questions needed to measure the effectiveness of teaching.
This module explained the various types of testing, when they should be used and how they should be used. It also covered the advantages and disadvantages
The design of assessment and testing should deliberately account for a variety of factors that improve the quality of questions relative to the type.
Each an every type and style of test has a function in providing an educational assesment of how the student(s) are doing in their courses. One is not more important than others but each has it's pros and cons nontheless. Utilizing a full range of testing types will gauge a more accurate result of the student's strengths and weaknesses in their educational journey
Testing should match what the instructor is looking to test. If terminology is being test, short answer testing would be a great option
The different testing mechanisms should match what is being tested. If essay question is used, it should state the length the essay is expected to be and the instructor should have a list of acceptable topics/answers that will be acceptable.
I learned about different types of tests and when/how to apply different methods and types of questions.
Testing is critical to understand what students have learned and where improvements can be made. While T/F and MC are easy to construct, they do not always assess allow for the instructor to identify areas that the student may be having difficulties understanding. So depending on the type of instruction then the instructor needs to tailor the test to the learning environment such as gathering and organizing info to answer essay questions or objective tests which are more reliable and allow for a broder range of material.
This section is helpful on test taking I have a better understanding. I have a better understanding of testing.
