Seth Soronnadi
Learned that, " If you use a test from a textbook make sure and follow the text carefully so the students will know the content and what they are going to be tested over."
Assessments or testing, are a report card for both the student and the teacher. They can show teh learning progress of the student and also the quality of the instruction or even the quality of the course design.
Effective testing is critical in determining individual student absorption of the material, but also the overall effectiveness of the teachings to the group. If a large percentage of students fail a particular test, analysis should be done to determine why (was the material not presented effectively, was the test flawed, were the students not pre-evaluated in a manner to determine the material was above their current level of learning, etc). The results can help better the course of instruction to ensure students are taught in manner which may better suit them and the material.
Assessments have always helped me with understanding from student perspectives
This module described the different forms of tests and how they relate to how the course material is taught and expectations from the students.
This segment was interesting and informative. I don’t make my own tests as the program uses standardized tests. I was interesting to learn what questions actually tested what type of knowledge.
Soft skills are really an important component of education. Once individuals are sent out into the work world and apply for and get jobs they need to be on time, communicate effectively, problem solve, work as a member of a team, look at their values and attitudes as well as their ethics in an effort to succeed in the workplac. This should be an important and ongoing component of all education all initiatives.
There are many types of testing an evaluation, however we mostly utilize standard tests which are helpful for consistency but limit the style of teaching that can occur.
gained a better understanding of the reasons for selecting the various types of evaluations and tips for constructing questions within each type.
I learned from this module that there are many options for testing both knowledge and performance. Performance testing must simulate the performance environment and practice as closely as possible, while knowledge testing must be valid and reliable and may be used for diagnostic or summative knowledge testing. I learned a number of points for selecting and constructing valid and reliable test items, and was exposed to negative grading. I will use the information on constructing test questions to improve the tests I create and consider where the use of negative grading may be useful in managing classroom behaviors.
Implementation of a question bank with various question styles is crucial to gauge an accurate assessment of acquired knowledge. Each course should contain assessments with different question types to evaluate learning outcomes.
Using different formats for tests.
Have been using a mix of multipe choice, true/false and matching, completion questions on my test which has shown the fruits of this topic and helps me build further content to the students level of understanding.
Use different type of test to see your ability to teach and what the students are comprehension
An understanding of the various types of tests are important if one is to conduct a viable assessment of the students knowledge.
Makes me think about what type of test to give, and what type of questions to answer.
Appreciate the "pitfalls" of each type of test.
After going through this module, I have gained knowledge on how and why using different testing strategy.
this module covered a lot of information the will hep in developing the appropriate tests for any course I am required to teach.
I gained a better understanding of the reasons for selecting the various types of evaluations and tips for constructing questions within each type.
