Hi Courtney, Thanks for your answer to my question! Best wishes - Susan
Yes, unfortunately I cannot administer the exams in Spanish because were are not accredited to do so; however, I can keep my questions short, simple and to the point.
Hi Courtney, Is there any way that you have found to effectively assess those students for whom English is a second language? Thanks - Susan
Absolutely, I also incorporate up to 4 formats dependent on the type of class that I am teaching and the student's ability to understand the questions clearly. I do teach students who are
bi or multilingual and there are times when I know that the students know the material; however, an existing language barrier limit their ability to answer the questions correctly.
For my classes, I generally use a mixture of matching, multiple choice, true false, completion, and essay.
I like to use multiple choice because it is more fair to my students.
I teach mostly clinical skills so I generally use skill application tests. I also use short answer testing when it comes to learning instruments and their functions . I have learned pros and cons of all types of testing and hope to change some of my current testing materials.
The current class that I'm teaching incorporates a lot of facts and the need for specifics. Most of the test I use are multiple choice with maybe 20% T or F. There is also a need for skills applications tests because the students need to demostrate various procedures, techniques and troubleshooting skills throughout the course.
I do my own exams but as Amy said it depends on what class I'm teaching. Usually it's a little bit of every type of exam generally speaking.
The test supposed to cover the content was taught.
it depend on the class being teaching, especially in the medical area, where some times you have to be more didactic, putting the student hands on
It depends on the class being teaching, because sometimes you have to be more didactic and apply a test where students needs to put their hands on, especially in medical areas.
HI Annmarie - Thanks for your post to the forum. Since the ultimate goal for your students is to pass the credentialing exam, your choice of assessments are really appropriate! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
When I am teaching the ultrasound lab class I test the students scanning skills. I prefer to have most of the lecture tests formatted in a similar manner as the professional credentialing exams which is multiple choice.
I like to do multiple choice question and matching. Because students will get the answer from the wide knowledge
Hi Terri - Good rationale for your assessment choices! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
I look at the level of the course. A foundation course which is a prerequisite to other courses differs from a capstone course. The former would likely be more definition and facts (multiple choice, short answer, etc.; the latter, more analysis and critical thinking (essay).
I also look at the students. Not every student expresses his/her knowledge well in written form; therefore, an oral report/presentation along with the written assessment may provide a more true interpretation of the student's ability.
My criteria when creating a test is to be able to cover the important aspects of an specific lecture.I also like to use a combination of formats depending on the subject teached.
I determine the test and content by addressing the needs for the certification and state test.
Hi Peter - Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree with your decision to use varied assessment types. Since students have diverse learning styles, assessments should also be diverse. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
