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Table 5.1 : Tests and Their Attributes 36
Type of Test Attributes Limitations Best Fit Assessment Criteria Multi-choice Series of answers The guess factor given one in Content Based Learning Number of correct answers . provided ( usually 4 ) four is correct .
Outcomes from which the student selects the ‘ correct ’ one .
A time factor in which to complete
True-false A statement is provided from which the student must decide if it is true or false
A time factor in which to complete
Reveals simple level understanding of material .
Scope of what is assessed is limited by the number of questions . The guess factor given one in two is correct .
Reveals simple level understanding of material
Scope of what is assessed is limited by the number of questions .
Declarative Knowledge : Knowledge of facts , terms , concepts , generalisations , principles
Content Based Learning outcomes
Declarative Knowledge : Knowledge of facts , terms , concepts , generalisations , principles
Requires defined level of acceptable achievement ( i . e . 50 %)
Number of correct answers .
Requires defined level of acceptable achievement ( i . e . 50 %)
Short answer
A question is provided from which the student provides a written response . Usually 50 to 100 words
Scope of what is assessed is limited by the scope of what is asked for .
Reveals a mid to deep level of understanding of material .
Student literacy level impacts the overall result
Content Based Learning Outcomes
Declarative Knowledge : Knowledge of concepts , generalisations , principles , Cause / effect sequences , time sequences
Assessment Criteria : rubrics
Matching
A series of terms and ‘ mixed up ’ meanings are provided . The student has to match up the term with its correct meaning by way of lines of word insertions . The concept can be extended to various matching scenarios .
Reveals a mid-level of understanding of material .
Scope of what is assessed is limited by the number of questions .
Student literacy level impacts the overall result
Content Based Learning Outcomes
Declarative Knowledge : Knowledge of Facts , terms , concepts , generalisations , principles , Cause / effect sequences , time sequences
Number of correct answers .
Requires defined level of acceptable achievement ( i . e . 50 %)
Cloze
A passage is provided from which key words have been omitted . The student has to insert the most appropriate word ( list not always provided ) such that the passage makes sense .
Reveals a mid-level of understanding of material .
Scope of what is assessed is limited by the number of questions .
Student literacy level impacts the overall result
Content Based Learning Outcomes
Declarative
Knowledge :
concepts ,
generalisations ,
principles ,
Cause / effect
sequences , time sequences
Number of correct answers .
Requires defined level of acceptable achievement ( i . e . 50 %)
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Adapted from Kendall , J . S ., & R . J . Marzano ( 1996 ). 98