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Qualities of a Good Test Constructor
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Instructions
Components
Part
Type of Test
Content / Objectives
What to write
Where to write
Point system
Total number of points
Time allotted
Special Instructions
Examples
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Alternate Response Test
Multiple-Choice Test
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Multiple-Choice Test
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Matching Test
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Simple-Recall Items
Essay Test
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Essay Test
Selective recall
Name the heads of state in the world who have been
awarded as the “World Who’s Who of Women.”
Evaluating recall
Name the five departments in the Philippines which
have had the greatest influence on the economic
development of the country.
Comparison of two things (Specific)
Compare traditional and modern methods in teaching
Mathematics.
Comparison of two things (General)
Compare education in United States with that in the
Philippines.
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Decision (for or against)
In which can you do better, oral or written
examination? Why?
Cause or effect
Why is vocational education given more stress by
the government than other courses in the
Philippines?
Explanation of the use of exact meaning of some
phrases or statement in a passage
What does this adage mean: “Health is wealth”?
Summary of some unit of the test or some
articles read
In a paragraph, summarize the advantages and
disadvantages of ICT.
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Analysis
What are the characteristics of President Rodrigo
Duterte that made him win the Elections?
Statement of relationships
In what way does knowledge in Algebra help in the
study of Statistics?
Illustrations and applications of concepts and
principles
Give three examples of the uses of Mathematics in
daily life.
Classification
To what class does human beings belong in the
animal kingdom?
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Application of rules and principles in new
situations
Why is multiple-choice test used in government
examinations?
Discussion
Discuss briefly the functions of measurement and
evaluation.
Statement of aim
State the rules in constructing a matching test.
Criticism
What is wrong with the statement “Practice makes
perfect”?
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Outline
Outline the procedures in constructing a Table of
Specifications.
Reorganization of Facts
Discuss the theory and practice scheme approach
based upon the book, class discussion, outside
reading and actual practice.
Formulation of new questions, problems and
questions raised
What must be known in order to understand te
matter into consideration?
New method or procedure
Suggest a plan for improving the truth or falsity of
the contention that abolition of NAT is a good policy
in education.
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Advantages of Essay Test
Easy to construct
Economical
Trains the core of organizing, expressing, and
reasoning power
Minimizes guessing
Develops critical thinking
Minimizes cheating and memorizing
Develops good study habits
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Low validity
Low reliability
Low usability
Encourages bluffing
Difficult to score
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Packaging the Test
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Packaging the Test
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