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Multiple Choice
Questions were assessed.
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Multiple choice is
best assessment for objective. The student has enough
information to answer the problem. Choices begin with
one of the 5 W's or How.
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Previous level requirements
plus Clues to the answer are not in the questions. Reasonable
choices are given. Choices are similar in length, grammar,
and complexity. Answers choices don't try to trick student.
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Previous level requirements
plus Don't over lap answer choices. Don't use all of
the above or none of the above as choices.
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Previous level requirements
plus the use of pictures or oral directions for students
k-2 or with special requirements.
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Short Answer Questions
were assessed.
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Item being asked for
is relevant to learning objectives.
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Previous requirements
plus questions are easy to understand and easily indicate
desired information. Listed all possible answer responses
when more then one is available.
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Previous level requirements
plus include sample response form and key words when
direct answer isn't specific.
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Previous level requirements
plus the use of rubrics to help determine how to specifically
answer questions. Give point value for each part of
the response.
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Matching Questions
were assessed.
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Knowledge being assessed
is best measured using this assessment form. Use a close
matching set to assess knowledge and prevent confusion
in testing.
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Previous level requirements
plus ensure number of choices is representative of grade
level. Provide more options for older students.
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Previous level requirements
plus give clear directions on how to match items. Definitions,
example, or problem on left side, term, concept, or
answer on the right side.
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Previous level requirements
plus try to give no clues to correct answers. Make it
difficult for older students to use process of elimination.
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True-False Questions
were assessed
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Make sure that this
is the best for of assessment for the knowledge being
tested. Don't use the word "NOT" in a true statement.
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Previous level requirements
plus never combine true and false statements in the
same questions. Do not use word for word from reading.
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Previous level requirements
plus be sure you use factual test statements.
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Previous level requirements
plus use are or oral directions for younger students
or students with special requirements.
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Completion/Close
were assessed.
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The blank should be
at or near the end of the sentence. The missing word
is a significant one that represents learning.
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Previous level requirements
plus sentences do not come out of a reading. There are
no more then 2 blanks per sentence.
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Previous level requirements
plus when assessing grammar only focus on one concept
at a time. Be sure to leave enough room on blank to
accommodate your age of child.
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Previous level requirements
plus allow for oral response answers for younger students.
Include an answer key.
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