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Teacher familiarity with the method - teacher should be familiar with the ______
test
Time required - does not require too much ______
time
The more reliable a test is, the less ______
valid
The more valid a test is, the less ______
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The more practical a test is, (generally) the less ______
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Ethical issues that may be raised: i. Possible harm to the ______
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Validity is about ensuring that a test measures what it is supposed to measure, making it a fair and _______ assessment tool.
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Face validity refers to the outward appearance of a test and is considered the lowest form of test _______.
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Content validity focuses on whether the test accurately represents the content and format of the material taught, ensuring that the assessment is aligned with the _______.
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Criterion-related validity involves judging the test against a specific _______ to determine its accuracy.
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To enhance the validity of tests, they can be made more _______ by including open-ended questions.
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Reliability in assessment refers to the consistency and trustworthiness of the test results, ensuring that it is a _______ measure of student performance.
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Interrater ______ addresses the consistency of the implementation of a rating system, Methods of High Quality Assessment B.Properties of Assessment Method 3) Fairness The concept that assessment should be “fair” covers a number of aspects ▪ Student knowledge and learning targets of assessment ▪ Opportunity to learn ▪ Prerequisite knowledge and skills ▪ Avoiding teacher stereotype ▪ Avoiding bias in assessment tasks and procedures Methods of High Quality Assessment B.Properties of Assessment Method 4) Positive consequences ▪ Learning assessments provide students with effective feedback and potentially improve their motivation and/or self-esteem.Moreover, assessments of learning gives students the tools to assess themselves and understand how to improve.Positive consequence on students, teachers, parents and other stakeholders Methods of High Quality Assessment B.Properties of Assessment Method 5) Practicality and efficiency ▪ Something practical is something effective in real situations ▪ A practical test is one which can be practically administered.Methods of High Quality Assessment B.Properties of Assessment Method 5) Practicality and efficiency Questions: ❖ Will the test take longer to design than apply?❖ Will the test be easy to mark?Test can be made more practical by making it more objective (more controlled items) Methods of High Quality Assessment B.
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Interrater ___ addresses the consistency of the implementation of a rating system, Methods of High Quality Assessment B.Properties of Assessment Method 3) Fairness The concept that assessment should be “fair” covers a number of aspects ▪ Student knowledge and learning targets of assessment ▪ Opportunity to learn ▪ Prerequisite knowledge and skills ▪ Avoiding teacher stereotype ▪ Avoiding bias in assessment tasks and procedures Methods of High Quality Assessment B.Properties of Assessment Method 4) Positive consequences ▪ Learning assessments provide students with effective feedback and potentially improve their motivation and/or self-esteem.Moreover, assessments of learning gives students the tools to assess themselves and understand how to improve.Positive consequence on students, teachers, parents and other stakeholders Methods of High Quality Assessment B.Properties of Assessment Method 5) Practicality and efficiency ▪ Something practical is something effective in real situations ▪ A practical test is one which can be practically administered.Methods of High Quality Assessment B.Properties of Assessment Method 5) Practicality and efficiency Questions: ❖ Will the test take longer to design than apply?❖ Will the test be easy to mark?Test can be made more practical by making it more objective (more controlled items) Methods of High Quality Assessment B.
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Interrater reliability addresses the consistency of the implementation of a rating system, Methods of High Quality Assessment B.Properties of Assessment Method 3) Fairness The concept that assessment should be “fair” covers a number of aspects ▪ Student knowledge and learning targets of assessment ▪ Opportunity to learn ▪ Prerequisite knowledge and skills ▪ Avoiding teacher stereotype ▪ Avoiding bias in assessment tasks and procedures Methods of High Quality Assessment B.Properties of Assessment Method 4) Positive consequences ▪ Learning assessments provide students with effective feedback and potentially improve their motivation and/or self-esteem.Moreover, assessments of learning gives students the tools to assess themselves and understand how to improve.Positive consequence on students, teachers, parents and other stakeholders Methods of High Quality Assessment B.Properties of Assessment Method 5) Practicality and efficiency ▪ Something practical is something effective in real situations ▪ A practical test is one which can be practically administered.Methods of High Quality Assessment B.Properties of Assessment Method 5) Practicality and efficiency Questions: ❖ Will the test take longer to design than apply?❖ Will the test be easy to mark?Test can be made more practical by making it more objective (more controlled items) Methods of High Quality Assessment B.
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Interrater reliability addresses the consistency of the implementation of a rating system, Methods of High Quality Assessment B.Properties of Assessment Method 3) Fairness The concept that assessment should be “fair” covers a number of aspects ▪ Student knowledge and learning targets of assessment ▪ Opportunity to learn ▪ Prerequisite knowledge and skills ▪ Avoiding teacher stereotype ▪ Avoiding bias in assessment tasks and procedures Methods of High Quality Assessment B.Properties of Assessment Method 4) Positive consequences ▪ Learning assessments provide students with effective feedback and potentially improve their motivation and/or self-esteem.Moreover, assessments of learning gives students the tools to assess themselves and understand how to improve.Positive consequence on students, teachers, parents and other stakeholders Methods of High Quality Assessment B.Properties of Assessment Method 5) Practicality and efficiency ▪ Something practical is something effective in real situations ▪ A practical test is one which can be practically administered.Methods of High Quality Assessment B.Properties of Assessment Method 5) Practicality and efficiency Questions: ❖ Will the test take longer to design than apply?❖ Will the test be easy to mark?Test can be made more practical by making it more objective (more controlled items) Methods of High Quality Assessment B.
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Interrater reliability addresses the consistency of the implementation of a rating system, Methods of High Quality Assessment B.Properties of Assessment Method 3) Fairness The concept that assessment should be “fair” covers a number of aspects ▪ Student knowledge and learning targets of assessment ▪ Opportunity to learn ▪ Prerequisite knowledge and skills ▪ Avoiding teacher stereotype ▪ Avoiding bias in assessment tasks and procedures Methods of High Quality Assessment B.Properties of Assessment Method 4) Positive consequences ▪ Learning assessments provide students with effective feedback and potentially improve their motivation and/or self-esteem.Moreover, assessments of learning gives students the tools to assess themselves and understand how to improve.Positive consequence on students, teachers, parents and other stakeholders Methods of High Quality Assessment B.Properties of Assessment Method 5) Practicality and ______ ▪ Something practical is something effective in real situations ▪ A practical test is one which can be practically administered.Methods of High Quality Assessment B.Properties of Assessment Method 5) Practicality and ______ Questions: ❖ Will the test take longer to design than apply?❖ Will the test be easy to mark?Test can be made more practical by making it more objective (more controlled items) Methods of High Quality Assessment B.
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Interrater reliability addresses the consistency of the implementation of a rating system, Methods of High Quality Assessment B.Properties of Assessment Method 3) Fairness The concept that assessment should be “fair” covers a number of aspects ▪ Student knowledge and learning targets of assessment ▪ Opportunity to learn ▪ Prerequisite knowledge and skills ▪ Avoiding teacher stereotype ▪ Avoiding bias in assessment tasks and procedures Methods of High Quality Assessment B.Properties of Assessment Method 4) Positive consequences ▪ Learning assessments provide students with effective feedback and potentially improve their motivation and/or self-esteem.Moreover, assessments of learning gives students the tools to assess themselves and understand how to improve.Positive consequence on students, teachers, parents and other stakeholders Methods of High Quality Assessment B.Properties of Assessment Method 5) Practicality and efficiency ▪ Something practical is something effective in real situations ▪ A practical test is one which can be practically administered.Methods of High Quality Assessment B.Properties of Assessment Method 5) Practicality and efficiency Questions: ❖ Will the test take longer to design than apply?❖ Will the test be easy to mark?Test can be made more practical by making it more objective (more controlled items) Methods of High Quality Assessment B.
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Interrater reliability addresses the consistency of the implementation of a rating system, Methods of High Quality Assessment B.Properties of Assessment Method 3) Fairness The concept that assessment should be “fair” covers a number of aspects ▪ Student knowledge and learning targets of assessment ▪ Opportunity to learn ▪ Prerequisite knowledge and skills ▪ Avoiding teacher stereotype ▪ Avoiding bias in assessment tasks and procedures Methods of High Quality Assessment B.Properties of Assessment Method 4) Positive consequences ▪ Learning assessments provide students with effective feedback and potentially improve their motivation and/or self-esteem.Moreover, assessments of learning gives students the tools to assess themselves and understand how to improve.Positive consequence on students, teachers, parents and other stakeholders Methods of High Quality Assessment B.Properties of Assessment Method 5) Practicality and efficiency ▪ Something practical is something effective in real situations ▪ A practical test is one which can be practically administered.Methods of High Quality Assessment B.Properties of Assessment Method 5) Practicality and efficiency Questions: ❖ Will the test take longer to design than apply?❖ Will the test be easy to mark?Test can be made more practical by making it more objective (more controlled items) Methods of High Quality Assessment B.
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Study Notes
Properties of Assessment Methods
- A good assessment method should be fair, reliable, valid, and practical.
- Teacher familiarity with the method is crucial for effective assessment.
Reliability
- Reliability refers to the consistency and trustworthiness of test results.
- Interrater reliability addresses the consistency of the implementation of a rating system.
Validity
- Validity is about ensuring that a test measures what it is supposed to measure, making it a fair and unbiased assessment tool.
- Face validity refers to the outward appearance of a test and is considered the lowest form of test validity.
- Content validity focuses on whether the test accurately represents the content and format of the material taught.
- Criterion-related validity involves judging the test against a specific criterion to determine its accuracy.
Practicality
- Practicality refers to the efficiency and effectiveness of a test in real situations.
- A practical test is one that can be practically administered.
- Test can be made more practical by making it more objective (more controlled items).
Ethical Issues
- Possible harm to the participants is a potential ethical issue in assessment.
Fairness
- Fairness in assessment involves ensuring that students have equal opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
- Fairness covers aspects such as student knowledge and learning targets, opportunity to learn, prerequisite knowledge and skills, avoiding teacher stereotype, and avoiding bias in assessment tasks and procedures.
Positive Consequences
- Learning assessments provide students with effective feedback and potentially improve their motivation and/or self-esteem.
- Assessments of learning give students the tools to assess themselves and understand how to improve.
- Positive consequences of assessment can be seen in students, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders.
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Explore the properties of assessment methods focusing on practicality and efficiency, including teacher familiarity, time required, complexity of administration, ease of scoring, and interpretation. Learn about the importance of practicality in high-quality assessments.
