Get Your Students Hired
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.
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!
While I am not a fan of essay or short answer test as there tends to be a subjective component to grading, I do see their value in evaluating knowledge base and writing ability.
Choosing the correct format or combination of formats is essential to give your students the best opportunity to show their understanding of the materieal they have learnes.
It's important to know there are various ways to asses what students have learned. Multiple choice question, TF questions, essays, matching, standardized tests, etc.
Knowing that you know something is rewarding. Developing tests and assessents that reflect what knowledge and understanding has been retained is a challenge. I often use "I learned, I wonder, I wish" to get feedback from lectures.
This module demonstrates the importance of learning objectives. The evaluations created by the instructor should allow the students to demonstrate their understanding of the learning objectives in a positive way.
I've learned that even the test styles that I don't like have a legititimate strategy behind them. Multiple choice tests can be a very effective and helpful way of testing understanding of material.
The are many variables to consider in assessing stundents. The key one s for me are the ones that best get at are the skills gaps that exist at an organization. Nevertheless, it is imortant to be deliberate and mindful of the measur'es design and the needs of the organziation.
Seth Soronnadi
Learned that, " If you use a test from a textbook make sure and follow the text carefully so the students will know the content and what they are going to be tested over."
Assessments or testing, are a report card for both the student and the teacher. They can show teh learning progress of the student and also the quality of the instruction or even the quality of the course design.
Effective testing is critical in determining individual student absorption of the material, but also the overall effectiveness of the teachings to the group. If a large percentage of students fail a particular test, analysis should be done to determine why (was the material not presented effectively, was the test flawed, were the students not pre-evaluated in a manner to determine the material was above their current level of learning, etc). The results can help better the course of instruction to ensure students are taught in manner which may better suit them and the material.