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Subjective and objective assesments are different. Subjective is what I portray onto my class, objective is what is really going on.
I learned that there are 3 steps that need to be followed: describe, indicate, and compare. I also realized there are several ways to grade assingments.
Objective assessments are have clearly defined right or wrong answer. Always make sure the question is specific to the content. Also, give feedback on correct answers not just wrong answers. Subjective assessments are evaluated by giving an opinion, like an essay question.
No matter what type of assessment, if it isn't accurately representing real world application of the material or a realistic understanding of the material, then it is pointless and needs to be redone. It must also, of course, be geared towards their current level of understanding. I like to use practical applications whenever possible for the assessments.
As an instructor I need to verify the validity of assessments, I have seen quizzes from the book publisher that were wrong.
I prefer objective forms of assessment. It provides the students with instant feedback. Subjective type questions can be used for discussion pirposes too.
I have used both objective and subjective assessments in the past. It is critical to establish rubrics for subjective assessments. In most courses, both serve a function.
This Module taught me the difference between various assessments as well as the difference of objective and subjective assessments in order to improve student learning and the actual teaching process and hoe to enhance it by making the correct modifications if needed.
Objective tests should be given feedback even if they are automatically graded. This allows students to know why the answer was wrong. This feedback could be given orally or written. I usually go over all tests after they are closed for this reason.
The different types of assessment, and how to use objective and subjective assessments.
I should use more essay style questions in my assessments to better gauge if my students are grasping material.
This section definitely help me with understanding the difference between norm-reference and criterion reference assessments.
A very interesting module about norm and criterion-referenced assessments. Will be utilizing them.
Assessments must be reliable, providing the same results each time they are administered, and valid, meaning they clearly and accurately test what was taught. Objective assessments are typically multiple choice, true/false or another form of short answer, to which there is only one correct answer. Subjective assessments allow students to expound on the knowledge they have gained and are graded by use of a rubric, which is distributed to students before the assessment to guide their response and make clear how they will be assessed. Assessments should be criterion-referenced to ensure they test the objectives and the correct level of learning. While criterion-referenced assessments provide diagnostics and information on course effectiveness, while norm-referenced assessments rank or categorize students based on their learning.
I believe that I have utilized all of the different types of testing list in this section except norm assessments. I think that I utilize the objective testing most frequently because that is provided through the textbook. However, I have created my own subjective tests. The students really do not enjoy them. Honestly, creating the rubric for them can be challenging for me too. I'm looking forward to the upcoming section on rubrics. There are times when I write them that I feel like I am splitting hairs.