tests
using all the different types of questions (except essay) allows you to tests a lot of materail all at one time. this type of questioning is most favorable to testing the student learned material.
I try to offer a variety of questions for the subject material
As long as I get an accurate idea of what I need to do to top off their education then the tests only need to be that difficult. Test are not punishment but measuring instruments.
I have done this in the past whit some of my classes and i have seen an effect.
HI Clive - Welcome to ED 103! I agree - the more comprehensive the test, the better assessment of the students knowledge. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan
very true, a test needs to cover all the subject material in order to give an accurate evaluation of the students knowledge
i have learned that if a test is too short that it does not give an accurate evaluation
