multiple choice and matching is what i usually use for my class.
Material, skills sets, etc. all dictate which type of assessment testing is used. That's the only way it would be most appropriate.
Hi Cecilia, Yes, sounds like there is definitely a need for review of that test! Best wishes! Susan
Susan Polick
We like small group activities with individual testing of facts and core concepts. The bias toward small group activity is greater participation, critical thinking and it is how the student will apply the learning in the field.
I work for one of nine career colleges. One of the subjects I teach is research, and we have a test of 10 multiple questions that all 9 colleges have to use (for statistic gathering). I'm embarrassed by this test; it violates many of the "tips" that were given in the multiple-choice module. It has silly distractors so the correct answer is obvious; many of the responses are "all of the above," and the others have the correct answer always in the same place. Armed with what I've learned in this course, I'm going put discussing this test on the agenda at the next librarian meeting, hopefully to improve it.
I fully agree with you on this. When teaching math or related course such as general or analytical chemistry and physics, I tend to use a mix of fill in the blank, computational (they must show all their work or no credit) and short answer as well as multiple choice. However, when teaching biochemistry, pharmacology or physiology, I also use matching and essay. After finishing the test, we always go over it either that day or the next, depending on the available time.
I use multiple choice as my exam choice. I look over the questions and make sure we have covered that in class and if not, then I remove that question or modifiy it.
I try to incorporate a variety of testing formats. No one style is perfect for each students. I give a variety of styles...It seems to work well in my classes.
It depends on the course that I am teaching. At this time, I really don't make up any of the exams. They are provided by the required material that we have to use.
It all depends on the learning styles that my students are for that class.
I use multipul choice tests in class but use skill development in lab since the ultimate goal of the class is to learn and practice spacific skills.
depends on the class and the content that was covered.
I believe it depends on what information the student is expected to obtain from the course. With many of the courses I instruct it is importatant that the students can postion a patient as well as know what is the criteria for each position. I use many skill assesments as well as written assesments.
Usually multiple choice because it is the format for the national board exam. The questions may have multiple correct answers and the student has to choose the best answer. This type of test will prepare them for the national exam.
we use multiple choice questions since so we can test on a broad array of information. also this enables the use of scan tron to help save time and paper, that way tests are recycled.
Like other instructors in this forum my format selection is based on the class I am teaching. While teaching Pharmacy Law, short answer is best for specific dates and wording. While teaching Pharmacy IV Admixtures skill application is ideal since hands on assement is required. Finally, during Pharmacology multiple choice is a nice fit for the shear size of material being tested. I still mix it up a bit and inlcude a couple T/F, multiple choice, and completion questons so the students will not be suprised if/when I change formats.
The criteria I use is diversity of the students I have in the current class.Usually I try to avoid multuple - choice standard tests becaus e I think that they are more suitable for high school students. I prefer , and I have noticed, that college students prefer essay type tests.
I like to use many of the different testing formats in the same test. This allows me to better evaluate my teaching methods as well as the learning of my students.
I also agree. Working in the dental hygiene field, "hands on" is key.
Using a test bank insures that the questions asked are in a concise, correct format and as Tina said in the format of the certificatiob exams.
