Skill Application Test
I feel when you have a vocational type school you have to use Skill Application Tests due to the nature of the course.
I teach an automotive class and it is required that we evaluate with a hands on skills test. It is also required that we give a written multiple choice test. The written test must be passed with a score of 80 percent or higher. The hands on evaluation must be 100 percent. I have found that most students can complete the hands on evaluation but have trouble with the written exam.
I do believe in auto training we need both formats of testing. Written test is used to determine the students understanding of the theory. Skills testing is used to determine if a student can follow a diagnostic routine to a final conclusion.
This very true. There is not a better way to see if what you put out and discussed stuck but to see if they can do something besides talk the talk.
I agree, however, there have been situations where a skill can be performed many different ways with the same outcome. These types of skills can be difficult to evaluate because it can be difficult to have a set of fair grading guidelines.
I agree same for as in welding! I teach welding and students must pass a visual for a grade. Most times in the feild it is a pass or fail situation!
In many courses you have no choice for the final results, however they can do written tests before they do the skills portion so you can gauge what knowledge
Skills application tests are very important especially in the culinary industry. Talking interviews and submitting resumes are not enough in this industry. The hiring chefs have to see the candidates' skills around the kitchen.
I use skill application because my class is hands on you have to be able to draw blood by guidelines set and be grade on that skill you have to be able to get blood and do all steps the right way.
