You need to create a wide range of testing to get a better understanding of your learners knowldege
My understanding is to use the testing format that best fits you subject matter.
Testing formats are designed to the type of information we are wanting our students to learn. I now have a format to follow on how to design my tests according to the type of exam I am wanting to give the Students.
I look forward to trying different testing methods based on the new platform we have if it permits it.
I learned that one of the main purpose of giving a test to students is to measure what students do know or don't
I learned that the main purpose of a test is to measure what students do know rather than identify what they don't.
I learned more about the rationale for using different types of questioning during assessments. From little tips like using more "false" questions than "true" to the importance of not over-relying on essay questions unless they are clear and well-structured.
If I am unsure of an assessment's validity, I can ask a colleague.
I have a better idea of using essay/short answer questions now. Previously, I've had specific things from the unit I wanted students to know, so I would give them a short answer question and the answer to study by. Now, I see how I can use essay questions to explain how to create a camera setup or other step-by-step production procedures.
I was surprised by some of the do's and don'ts lists. Like the make sure to have more false questions than true. And that the questions that do an and b options are actually discouraging. I agreed with the if you give them a choice of the 5 questions pick two to answer there are always easier questions that the students will chose.
I like the multiple answer type questions, where the student needs to identify several answers out of four, instead of a single answer. It's also interesting to sprinkle more False in True/False, since its more indicative of actual learning.
Great ideas presented at this module about the different types of testing and it’s significance to student learning!
Liked tips on how to create each type of test
Plan ahead and decide what you are most interested in testing for in order to apply the correct testing format.
This makes me realize that the amount of prep especially to construct good essay style and multiple choice and matching questions is a lot, more than the prep time allows for instructors currently. I definitely need to be intentional with creating the tests. I now want to go back through all of our current tests we use and edit them for reliability and validity, as they were all created by people in the past with no formal education/teaching knowledge.
I find the best assessments in my content area are performance assessments. Most students can shine and excel in some area of these which make them a safer option and more engaging in a whole class environment.
CTE courses use a lot of skill based tests which seem relative to how we are "tested" in the real world. It's puzzling why other content areas do not utilize it more.
Assessment's are a great way of finding out your student's strengths and weaknesses.
Great information on all the testing content.
Creating just and fair assessments can create better picture of a student's understanding and obtainment of learning objectives.
