This site is a class blog space for new Career and Technical Specializations and Heathcare Science teachers enrolled in the New Teacher Institute (NTI) at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Teacher made test..............
This semester through NTI I have learned that no method of test making is flawless. I have made test myself and I have taken test off of a CD and both ways have had mistakes. The one thing I have learned though is you need to give a test around three or four times before all of the kinks are worked out of it as far as wording and levels of knowledge. I will however re-write my true/false sections to reflect more levels of thinking. I also like the idea of using pictures in matching sections. I have always been scared of giving essay type questions but I may add one to each test. I have learned alot about test making. I learned about the different types and I think I will not be afraid to write my own, verses taking one off a CD.
Becky, I agree with you. The tests I've created have been terrible based on the new information learned in NTI. I too, am afraid of the essay type questions due to the number of students with IEPs in my classroom. Like you, I will do more with the pictures so that all students may benefit.
ReplyDeleteI agree Becky. I have the reliable CD provided with the course management guide. The CD is not always perfect, as my student are quick to point out mistakes. I feel more comfortable about making my own tests after learning the valuable information this semester. I was also glad to learn how to make true/false reflect deeper levels of thinking. I have gained a great deal of knowledge about creating tests.
ReplyDeleteBecky~
ReplyDeleteI also agree about being scared to use essay questions. I think I have been scared because it leaves room for students to fight for the correct answer.
I have been guilty also of not "formalizing" my tests leaving room for mis-interpretation.
NTI again has shown me more "tools" to work with in my quest of teaching my students.
I think the biggest challenge for me is to rework my tests so that I glean the information I need from my students to see if they have actually learned the material I am teaching.