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Westhuizen, Duan vd – Commonwealth of Learning, 2016
This work starts with a brief overview of education in developing countries, to contextualise the use of the guidelines. Although this document is intended to be a practical tool, it is necessary to include some theoretical analysis of the concept of online assessment. This is given in Sections 3 and 4, together with the identification and…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Student Evaluation, Computer Assisted Testing, Evaluation Methods
Sommer, Thomas W. – 1986
A model was developed to provide a uniform method for vocational and technical education content experts to develop test items (written questions and performance measures) that are congruous with course-level exit competencies. The model is essentially a closed-system approach in that specific action verbs must be identified and operationally…
Descriptors: Course Objectives, Models, Objective Tests, Performance Tests
Lang, Robert M. – 1983
In this practical, easy-to-use guide, suggestions are made for setting educational objectives and preparing a teacher-made test. Specific suggestions are made for selecting items for essay tests, multiple choice tests, completion tests, matching tests, and true-false tests. (BW)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Essay Tests, Guidelines, Multiple Choice Tests

Albrecht, James E.; Carnes, DuWayne – NASSP Bulletin, 1982
The essay test has the potential to remedy the discrepancy between announced course objectives and the objective test items that supposedly measure attainment of those objectives, according to the authors. Guidelines are provided for developing and administering essay tests. (Author/PGD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Techniques, Course Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
Sparzo, Frank J. – 1990
This fastback concentrates on writing technically correct test items that are compatible with the teacher's instructional objectives. The introductory chapter touches on some of the problems associated with preparing classroom tests. The second chapter outlines five steps in preparing a test according to the "Plan-Write" System: (1) prepare a…
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Essay Tests, Objective Tests
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. Bureau of Publications. – 1993
This publication on common roofing and waterproofing materials and equipment is one of a series of units of instruction for roofing apprenticeship classes. The workbook portion is divided into eight topics: production of bitumens and asphalt roofing materials, built-up materials and adhesives, asphalt products and rigid roofing materials,…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Asphalts, Behavioral Objectives, Building Trades

Milton, Ohmer – Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, 1979
The benefits of using essay tests rather than objective tests in professional education programs are discussed. Essay tests offer practice in writing, creativity and formal communications. Guidelines for using and scoring a sample essay test in biology are presented. (BH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, Educational Objectives, Essay Tests

Fox, Robert A. – Journal of School Health, 1980
Some practical guidelines for developing multiple choice tests are offered. Included are three steps: (1) test design; (2) proper construction of test items; and (3) item analysis and evaluation. (JMF)
Descriptors: Guidelines, Objective Tests, Planning, Test Construction
Darlington, Alan J. – Vocational Education Journal, 1985
Describes the structured overview, a chart that helps students associate known terms with new terms. Discusses a method of introducing the structured overview. The author then presents two exercises that reinforce learning of vocabulary and the relationship between key concepts: the scrambled overview and label-object matching. More advanced…
Descriptors: Objective Tests, Puzzles, Teaching Methods, Technical Education
Jones, John A. – Instructor, 1979
Presents expert advice on how to write effective tests and offers suggestions for teaching children how to take tests. (JMB)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Essay Tests, Objective Tests, Teaching Methods
Cline, Hugh F.; Feldmesser, Robert A. – 1983
This handbook has been prepared to address one specific problem: How can the techniques of program evaluation be effectively applied to produce useful information about the operations and impact of moral education programs in secondary schools? The handbook is divided into five chapters. The introductory chapter describes the background and…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Educational Objectives, Essay Tests, Ethical Instruction
Vos, Valerie – 1988
The USS Constitution, one of the original three frigates in the U.S. Navy, celebrated its 190th anniversary in 1987. To commemorate this event and to study the naval history of frigates, five exercises were created that detail the history and focus on the USS Constitution. The exercises begin with a fill-in-the-blank test that teaches students…
Descriptors: Elementary Schools, Learning Activities, Objective Tests, Social Studies
Brigham, Bettie Ann – Instructional Innovator, 1980
Provides some suggestions for testing handicapped learners using essay and objective tests. Sources for audiotapes of textbooks and supplementary readings for visually impaired students are also indicated. (CMV)
Descriptors: Audiotape Recordings, Educational Testing, Essay Tests, Guidelines

Aiken, Lewis R. – Research in Higher Education, 1991
Research and practice in detecting and controlling for cheating on objective tests are reviewed and a small survey of attitudes and practices is reported. Potential of two computer programs to detect error similarities and use of multiple answer-sheet forms to control cheating are discussed. Teacher cheating is also addressed. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Answer Sheets, Cheating, Computer Software, Error Patterns
Redencich, Marguerite C. – Forum for Reading, 1985
Based on the classic test-wiseness principles of J. Millman, C. H. Bishop, and R. Ebel, the STAR strategy streamlines the taking of timed tests. Before explaining the strategy to students, the instructor can convince students of the advantages of the strategy by administering a short test to determine students' test-wiseness. The STAR strategy…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Essay Tests, Objective Tests, Student Evaluation