On the master syllabus, I use the first word from each listed course objective (classify, differentiate, define, describe, compare, explain, etc.) to guide me in choosing which method of assessment to use for a given class.
Hi Trudy- Thanks for your post to the forum. Your assesment choices are excellent! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan
I use a little of everything. That way I cover all testing areas. Find it to work, that way the student does great on the part that they learn information.
Well, this depends on the type and level of course but generally, I like to give multiple choice/True or False quizzes at the end of each chapter. Then for a final review of the chapter, for midterms, finals, I like to give short essays or short answer questions that ask the students to think about the material in a broader context or to apply the concepts they have learned.
HI Wardell - Thanks for your post to the forum. You are obviously a very empathetic teacher! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
HI Steve - Thanks for your post to the forum. The assessment mix that you describe is veryy appropriate- great work! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
Our tests are pre established. I have flexibility with the lab/shop. I don't teach the test but I go over key PP slides.
My course content is a mix of technical software and visual design principles. I use completion for the technical side and short essay for the visual. Usually showing slide of historic and significant examples of work and asking students to compare to class projects.
I'm with you, Michelle. I teach the fundamentals of art and design and think that short answer tests question student understanding of the content and are more challenging than a multiple choice. Although a multiple choice can cover a large area of content, they come across as tricky and they are harder to prepare.
I will try it. It will also help me remember their name. Thank you!
Thank you. This will be very helpful!
All of my quizzes and exams are completely short answer. I make it a point to try to establish a rapport with each student early in the semester. This enables me to perceive their learning style and pick up on any "quirks" in their personalities. I try to understand them. When I grade their tests I grade with this knowledge in mind per student. I grade them more on what they meant to write, not what they actually say on the paper.
Hi Annette- Here is one program that may work for you.
http://www.easytestmaker.com/
Hope you find it helpful! Susan
HI Socrates- Thanks for your post to the forum. You are making wise choices as you design assessments for your Math students. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
Hi Annette- I like to put students into teams on a regular basis so that they can learn to work together. Susan
Hi Annette- Thanks for your post to the forum. How about assigning a short presentation maybe just to introduce themselves in 2 minutes, that would include a short ( 1 page) essay. They would be demonstrating writing and speaking skills.Best wishes- Susan
Being a mathematics teacher, I use a combination of multiple choice and short-answer tests. Multiple choice tests allow my students to analyze the choices and pick the most logical answer. The short-answer tests allows me to see the steps my students have taken to derive to their answer.
Much of the testing is on computer programs and their functions or shortcuts. The fill in the blank testing works well most of the time.
The testing format is created for me at the administration level.
I evaluate my student's learning style and can usually assume which type of assessment is most beneficial.
