T / F Tests
I am not a huge fan of the T/F Test Questions. I think that lazy instructors construct these tests and it only gives the students a 50% chance of getting the answer right. I have gotten negative feedback from students regarding the tests that are worded heavily with t/f questions
True False sections on tests do give the student a 50/50 shot but I do think they are valuable in that they will get the student to slow down and read the question fully because that one word could make a true statement totally false. Since I typically use the test format of 40% multiple choice, 40% T/F and 20% essay, I have found that a higher percentage of wrong answers usually occur in the T/F section of the test. After the 1st couple exams the students learn to read and re-read the T/F questions before just guessing.
I have given T/F questions on a test because it was required, but I don't like them. On the average students have problems with them and do not do well with them. I really feel that they are no a true measurement of the students knowledge.
I'm not a fan of True False test either. I think it makes it too easy for the student and in a way "cheats" them. I prefer multiple choice, I think this really shows the student's who listen and study.
I do not like true and false tests. It gives them a 50/50 chance. I prefer matching questions.
I am so not a hugh fan of true false questions, usually students have learned that if its a long t/f question that usually it will be false, they also look for key words like always and never and decide that its false, I do not believe that it truly test their knowledge on the subject
I think a well placed T/F question can be valuable. I like to use them here and there to reinforce a point.
I like true and false test because it challenges to student.
Hi Angelica, Thanks for your post to the forum. Are you able to vary your assessment types? Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
I myself have bad alot of testing latley. True false questions make me crazy. i dont think it shows what i have learned. i dont feel like im truley tested.
I don't particularly like the T/F tests. They could be an example of an instructor that doesn't want to take the time to write a comprehensive exam. Also, depending on the subject, the answers could be argued. I prefer to write quizzes that tell me what the student(s) have learned, not what they can guess.
