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.
Utilize multiple forms of questions for different levels of assessment. Focus on information required for licensure.
Utilizing various test types would serves as a tool to obtain the more precise student evaluation.
No true/false. Our school uses standardized tests
Testing of knowledge and performance uses a variety of testing methods. There are subjective testing methods and objective testing methods, each focusing on different forms of knowledge and performance for particular career paths and disciplines.
This information will be helpful in designing and delivering tests and now have a better understanding of the different types.
Assessments need to be constructed to test students knowledge on what has been taught.
