ULACIT 11-7003 LEARNING ASSESSMENT

Professor: MSc. Giselle Herrera Gmez

CONSTRUCTING & ASSEMBLING THE TEST

Begin to construct your own test

You may want to compare your table of specifications Begin with simpler item types, then proceed to more complex, from easy to difficult, from concrete to abstract

CONSTRUCTING & ASSEMBLING THE TEST

Group items of the same type

Check to see that directions for marking/scoring (point values, etc.) are included with each type of item
All parts of an item should be on the same page

CONSTRUCTING & ASSEMBLING THE TEST

Check to see that items are independent Space the items for easy reading

Leave appropriate space for writing answers if completion/short answer, listing, or essay questions are used

CONSTRUCTING & ASSEMBLING THE TEST

Decide if students are to mark answers on the test, use a separate answer sheet, or a blank sheet of paper
Set the test aside for awhile

CONSTRUCTING & ASSEMBLING THE TEST

Re-read the questions; proofread the test one last time before duplication. If possible, have someone else read the test as well

Prepare a copy of the test for each student Plan accommodations for individual students when appropriate

TEST ADMINISTRATION
Before the test:
Avoid instilling anxiety
Give oral directions

Tell students the amount of time allowed for the test Have students sign attendance paper

TEST ADMINISTRATION
Tell the students what they are to do when they are finished Rotate the method of distributing papers so you don't always start from the left or the front row Make sure the room is well lighted and has a comfortable temperature

TEST ADMINISTRATION
During the Test
Minimize interruptions and distractions Avoid giving hints

Monitor to check student progress and discourage cheating Give time warnings if students are not pacing their work appropriately

TEST ADMINISTRATION
After the Test
Grade the papers

Do test analysis
Record grades in pencil in your gradebook before returning papers Return papers in a timely manner Discuss test items with the students