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What have we learned?

What have we learned?. Writing objectives is important (science) They help us to organize They guide instruction They help our students They help us write valid evaluations Teaching methodology should be planned and administered properly (art & science)

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What have we learned?

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  1. What have we learned? Writing objectives is important (science) They help us to organize They guide instruction They help our students They help us write valid evaluations Teaching methodology should be planned and administered properly (art & science) Proper testing has guidelines to follow (science) Let’s finish our testing unit!

  2. Test Assembly • Group together items of similar format • Provides for one set of directions per section • Students don’t “switch gears” • Grading is simplified • Arrange the test from easy to hard • Confidence is built • Anxiety is lowered • Space the items for easy reading • Start new sections on new pages • Kill some trees • Keep items and options on the same page • Position illustrations near descriptions

  3. Test Assembly • Check your answer key • Look for patterns & randomness • How will students record answers? • On the test • Separate sheets or scantron sheets • Ease in scoring • Use the test again • Familiarizes students with standardized test process • Provide a space for name and date • Check your directions • Proofread • Make extras • File an original (computer & hard copy)

  4. Test Administration • Keep a positive attitude • “It’s obvious you haven’t studied … let’s take a test” • “Study hard … I want you to be successful” • Avoid surprises • What are benefits of “pop” quizzes? • Secondary students have many classes with many teachers per day … • Rotate distribution • Remind students to check their copies • Monitor • Minimize distractions • Give time warnings

  5. Test Analysis • Prepare a key • Score blindly • RECORD SCORES!!! • Qualitative Analysis • Validity • Quantitative Analysis • Difficult • Distractors • Miskeyed

  6. Test Debrief • Discuss problems items • Sets the stage for rational discussion • Listen to student reactions • Avoid on-the-spot decisions • Encourage students to check scoring & math

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