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What is the primary purpose of a formative test?
What is the primary purpose of a formative test?
- To provide a final grade for a course
- To evaluate student learning at the end of a lesson
- To assess student knowledge at the beginning of a lesson
- To identify areas of improvement during the learning process (correct)
What is the main characteristic of an objective test?
What is the main characteristic of an objective test?
- It is only used for summative assessments
- It measures what it is intended to measure
- It is reliable and consistent over time
- It is free from bias and scorer influences (correct)
What is the first step in the test development process?
What is the first step in the test development process?
- Define the test purpose (correct)
- Develop test items
- Identify the test environment
- Pilot test the assessment
What is the purpose of a pilot test?
What is the purpose of a pilot test?
What is an important consideration for test administration?
What is an important consideration for test administration?
What is the primary characteristic of a reliable test?
What is the primary characteristic of a reliable test?
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Study Notes
Types of Tests
- Formative Test: Evaluates student learning during the learning process to identify areas of improvement.
- Summative Test: Evaluates student learning at the end of a lesson or unit to assess mastery of skills or knowledge.
Test Characteristics
- Validity: The extent to which a test measures what it is intended to measure.
- Reliability: The consistency of test results over time.
- Objectivity: The extent to which test scores are free from bias.
Test Development Steps
- Define the test purpose: Clearly determine what the test is intended to measure.
- Identify the test content: Determine the specific knowledge, skills, or attitudes to be tested.
- Develop test items: Create questions or tasks that assess the test content.
- Pilot test: Administer the test to a small group to identify and address issues.
- Revise and finalize: Refine the test based on pilot test results and prepare for administration.
Test Administration Considerations
- Test environment: Ensure a comfortable and distraction-free environment for test-takers.
- Test instructions: Clearly communicate test instructions and expectations.
- Time management: Ensure adequate time for test-takers to complete the test.
Types of Tests
- Formative tests assess student learning during the learning process to identify areas of improvement.
- Summative tests evaluate student learning at the end of a lesson or unit to assess mastery of skills or knowledge.
Test Characteristics
- Validity is the extent to which a test measures what it is intended to measure.
- Reliability is the consistency of test results over time.
- Objectivity is the extent to which test scores are free from bias.
Test Development Steps
- Define the test purpose to clearly determine what the test is intended to measure.
- Identify the test content to determine the specific knowledge, skills, or attitudes to be tested.
- Develop test items to create questions or tasks that assess the test content.
- Pilot test the test to a small group to identify and address issues.
- Revise and finalize the test based on pilot test results and prepare for administration.
Test Administration Considerations
- Ensure a comfortable and distraction-free test environment for test-takers.
- Clearly communicate test instructions and expectations to avoid confusion.
- Ensure adequate time for test-takers to complete the test, reducing stress and anxiety.
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