Use a variety of tests and use them appropriately and correctly. Giving a variety of tests will allow the student to express their learning in objective and more subjective ways.
With this module, I learned that you really have to know what it is that you want to measure when deciding what type of test and the questions for the test. I had never really looked at it that way. Also, learning objectives, which were discussed in our beginning lessons, have to be considered when coming up with questions for your test. This is just not an easy task!
It was nice to see how each test can be administered and how they affect learning.
In this module I have learned about different tupes of tests and reasons for selecting various methods.
In order to accuratley test for knowledge and compentency of your students you have to know what what it is you WANT to meassure of your students. This covered the different types of testing and ways to format them. When formating test questions you must be fair, accurate and ensure it accuratley reflects the material you covered. You can use standardized testing to save some time and effort on constructing test questions but you must closley follow textbook material.
Effective assessments are critical in evaluating both student comperhensation and instructors presentation
Choosing your assessment tool is important to reliably find what the student learn. The section on creating test was interesting but I don't believe instructors should create their own tests. There could be bias when making your own tests.
I appreciated the specific information on types of assessment questions and the pros/cons and things to consider for each. I find that each type of question can be effective depending on what type of learning the instructor is trying to assess.
The section provided a large amount of information of the various types of testing that is available. The information provided gave a lot of tips on why each type of testing is beneficial an in what circumstances.
A dry but very important breakdown. The detail on the pros and cons of each style of testing are important.
I will try to utilize strategies and some conscepts for assessment to help my students learn.
The use of the different Formats of Testing will show the teacher where the students are best validated from and where they do better in the learning process.
Understanding the different types of test and what they are for, why they are used, will help me as an instructor present the best greading methods for the learners
Creating effective assessments provides an avenue to accurately measure how well the students are learning the material being presented. The knowledge gained from the test results may validate your teaching methods or may serve to refine them for subsequent classes.
Reply to Mary Ann Cirone's post:I agree. I try to use exit slips/tickets as often as possible to get that insight. Some of the students do not ask questions when they need to.
It is good to be confirmed about certain pitfalls and advantages of different test types. Made me think about changing some of my assessments for the next semeter.
I should really use more of a variety of questions. I had previously been taught that essay questions are the best form of assessment as it forces them to really consider their response. Also stratgically using different forms of questioning as mentioned, such as True and False questions to ensure students can answer more questions in the time allotted.
Require and guide students to use examples and evidence from class learning in essays.
I plan to diversify the types of questions used. However, I realize it is important to understand the purpose of each question and not just ask questions that do not measure understanding.
Clearly I'm guilty of indexing my multiple choice questions with small letter. CAPITALS from now on!
