Table of Contents
1. Concepts of Testing and Measurement.
Measurement.
Criterion-Referenced testing.
Norm-Referenced Testing.
Testing in the Schools.
Are Tests All There Is?
What's This Book About?
Discussion Questions.
References.
2. Principles of Learning and Teaching.
Learning Domains.
Cognitive Domain Affective Domain Psychomotor Domain Relationship of the Domains
Levels of Learning.
Level 1 - General Knowledge Level 2 - Working Knowledge Level 3 - Qualified Knowledge
Performance Objectives.
Summary.
Exercises.
References.
3. The Purposes of Tests in Schools.
Reteaching.
Advancement.
Reinforcement.
Grades.
Administrative Uses.
Tests for Guidance.
Curriculum Development.
Tests in Research.
Summary.
Discussion Questions.
Exercises.
References.
4. Qualities of Good Tests.
Test Validity.
Reliability.
Objectivity.
Scoring Bias Student Interpretation
Discrimination.
Comprehensiveness.
Practicability.
Summary.
Discussion Questions.
Exercises.
References.
5. Teacher-Made Tests.
General Principles.
Relate Test Items to Objectives Plan the Test Prepare the Test Try Out the Test Evaluate the Test
The Ethics of Testing.
Summary.
Discussion Questions.
Exercises.
References.
6. Constructing True-False Items.
Advantages.
Limitations.
Regular True-False.
Cluster True-False.
Modified True-False.
Constructing True-False Items.
Summary.
Discussion Questions.
Exercises.
7. Constructing Multiple-Choice Items.
Advantages.
Limitations.
Variations of Multiple-Choice Items.
One Right Answer Best Answer Association Items Analogy-Type Items Reverse Multiple-Choice
Rules for Constructing.
Summary.
Discussion Questions.
Exercises.
References.
8. Constructing Completion Items.
Advantages.
Limitations.
Simple Completion Items.
Problem or Situation Items.
Identification Items.
Controlled Completion.
Listing, or Enumeration Items.
Constructing Completion Items.
Summary.
Discussion Questions.
Exercises.
9. Constructing Matching Items.
Advantages.
Limitations.
Varieties of Items.
Constructing Matching Items.
Summary.
Discussion Questions.
Exercises.
10. Essay Items.
Discussion.
Varieties of Items.
Rules for Construction.
Summary.
Discussion Questions.
Exercises.
References.
11. Evaluating Manipulative Performance.
Progress Charts.
Checklists.
Performance Tests.
Uses and Advantages Limitations Measurable Aspects of Performance
Features of Manipulative Performance.
Rules for Construction.
Administering Manipulative Performance Tests.
Summary.
Discussion Questions.
Exercises.
References.
12. Test Construction, Administration and Scoring.
Steps to Follow.
Card-File Test Building.
One Last Set of Rules.
Test Administration Attitude Distractions Cheating Instructions Supervision.
Scoring the Test Analyzing and Interpreting Test Results.
Discussion Questions.
Exercises.
References.
13. Non-Test Assessment Techniques.
Homework.
Case Studies/Problem Solving Assignments.
Projects.
Observation.
Portfolios.
Assessing Affective Behavior.
Summary.
Exercises.
References.
14. Assigning Grades.
Grading Systems.
Components of Grades.
The "Curve".
Discussion Questions.
Exercises.
References.
15. Evaluation of Instruction.
Overview.
Evaluation of Instruction.
Effect of Instruction.
Evaluation of Teaching Plans.
Evaluation of Teacher Performance.
Discussion Questions.
Exercises.
References.
Appendixes.
Appendix A. Performance Examination.
Appendix B. Item Analysis Forms.
Appendix C. Instructional Evaluation Forms.
