Hi Jamie, Good rationale for your assessment choices. sUSAN
Susan Polick
Amy, I too agree with your assessment style. It really depends on the information being presented as to what type of test is given. In A & P you could have a combination of multiple choice and short answer, plus have hands on ID from models. Where in lab classes they must be able to demonstrate skills with accuracy.
I use different kinds of tests depending on the topic covered. I try to make sure that I only put on the test the materials that I covered in the lecture. I test the range of knowledge, skills, and abilities students were supposed to acquire in the period covered by the exam
I find it depends on the type of class I am teaching. If it a lower level, beginner class where more reading from a text book is assigned, I tend to write more tests that incorporate multiple choice, matching terms, and completion questions. With more advanced students, where we tend to discuss more theory and less wrote facts, I tend to write tests that incorporate more short answers and essays to generate more of a thoughtful response from students.
When selecting tests formats I look at each students development of the information and usually I would do a variety of formats per each test.
It is important consider the testing objectives, the techonologies, the Students background and the environments.
I do currently use test banks and test examiners to create my own test or use the standards. I try to create the test based on materials that were covered and reviewed by the students and this allows the student to perform up to par.
depend on the subject. if it is defficult topic I would use true and false questions so it won't make it look like wes are tricking the students. Easy questions would work best in multiple choices
Generally, I use the multiple choice, True/False, Matching and Fill in the gap. I use these formats because they help in the proper assessment of the students' level of comprehension.
One of my main criteria is the student's future examinations. Graduates of my program must take a standardized multiple choice exam in order to work. Therefore, they must develop skill in taking all levels of multiple choice questions. For information that does not require skill application, I am most likely to use a multiple choice exam for this reason.
With these accelerated courses and the fact our students are typically more linear in their thinking, I try to use Multiple Choice the most, but with an application of the question rather than simply "recognizing" content answers.
The criteria I use for selecting test formats depends on the material I want to assess, and to ascertain the degree of understanding the students have relating to the subject matter.
I prefer using a short answer format for definitions and formulas, because I want to ensure the student has the information incorporated into their thought process, verses being able to select a guess, such as in true/false, matching, or multiple choice formats.
I use a lot of multiple choice questions on exams, because the certification exams for my profession are a majority of them. I also change and alter questions based on skill level of the current class, and the wording of the questions.
Hi Ron, I agree with your decision to base your assessment choices on the Board exams that you are preparing your students for. Best wishes-Susan
Susan Polick
Hi Daniel, Yes, absolutely, in disciplines like Math we need to be able to see the process that students use to reach a solution. Have a great holiday! Susan
Susan Polick
All of our tests and materials are already completed for us and we must use the tests created by the program director. However, our tests are multiple choice, which allow us to cover/test a very wide range of information. If I were able to create my own tests, I prefer multiple choice and short answer.
The criteria I use for selecting test format is actaully based on the format in which National Board exams are based. The process of gaining state licensure requires passsing natioanl board examination. I base my test question to reflect the multiple choice, case studies format that are on board exams.
Definitely, it depends on what class you are teaching. I mainly teach Math, so I tend to stay away of multiple choice tests. By doing so, I also give the students the opportunity to get some credit for the work done correctly, even if the question is not answered completely right.
I have seen through pop quizes that the most prominant test for great outcomes are the true/false and the multiple choice.
Hi Laura, Yes, when we know that our student can apply the concepts and skills that we have taught them, we can believe that we have been successful! Best wishes- Susan
Susan Polick
