Chapter 5-
Preparing and Using Achievement Tests
Summary: In order for a test to be successful, the test
questions must be relevant and must match the learning outcomes. There are
several ways to give a test but the two main ways are selection-type and
supply-type tests. All of the tests, no matter what form they are in, should
always be clear and well defined for the students. Giving them a guideline and
allowing them to follow a rubric or something similar is great for them as
well. Students should also be given the opportunity to go over the test, which
will be beneficial for both parties
Reflection: In my classroom, I would love to be able to use
more rubrics and guidelines for the students. I think it’s important to give
freedom in choice but if no guidelines are given, it can be pretty hard to
grade and also all over the place. I am going to be teaching first grade this
year and they will need a lot of guidance with directions and knowing how to
write or do certain activities. The other great takeaway I got from this
chapter is remembering to review the test items with them instead of simply
grading it and giving it right back to them. They need to see their mistakes,
discuss what made that question difficult for them, and then I can even learn
for the next test to reword things or change the difficulty if needed.
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