The difference between assessment and how they're received provides a lot of insight in to choosing the right type of test to suit what needs to be evaluated as well as showing how much content is being retained by the student.
Comment on Shane Apperley's post: It's nice to have a explaination of the different types of tests and how to construct them.
I have learned to vary my testing type to fit my students understanding.
Student learning and assessment topic is a great way to learn about the different test styles the way to make the test for the students.
Each teasting method has its pro's and con's. It is up to the instructor to select the best testing method to evaluate student knowledge of the material.
Diagnostic testing is important at the beginning of the course to evaluate and help the instructor know the strengths and weakness of the student so the instructor can modify the learning activities accordingly.
I will take this into consideration if I am ever required to create an assessment.
When choosing a method of testing, you should consider the type of skill that you are assessing. Multiple choice allows you to assess a wide range of topics and are easier to grade.
An understanding of the various test instruments to use in the classroom.
Skill Application tests are my favorite form of assessment personally but because of the different learning styles I have used all of these except standardized test. Each has it's own benefits and this section did a great job of summarizing all of them.
Different test has test different learning out come and objective. Depending on the material, the instructor should consider what kind of test is used.
The the main purpose of tests are to measure what students do know rather than to identify what they don't know.
Gained knowledge about using different testing strategies
Assessments are necessary to figure out if students understand material
The details of objective and subjective tests.
This module made me understand that a test is only as effective as the material taught. You must know what it is that you're trying to measure when creating a test.
There were clear examples and discussion of the benefits and pitfalls for various types of test questions. It seems best to match the type of question to the content or application you developed based on course objectives.
I learned the different types of tests as well as the benefits and drawbacks of each. Fortunately, our tests are created for us. HOwever, I see when I was making my own tests, I was not selecting the best types of questions to test student knowledge. I was usually requiring them to recall information rather than use higher level thinking.
There are several types of test questions, some easier than others to formulate and multiple/matching questions may be more difficult for some students.
I gained a better understanding of all the different types of tests and test questions and when it is appropriate to use each kind.
