Author Question: A test was administered to a 4th grade class. The test was developed to take approximately 50 ... (Read 56 times)

maychende · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

A test was administered to a 4th grade class. The test was developed to take approximately 50 minutes and contained 50 questions, 25 multiple-choice and 25 short answer. The highest grade in the class was below passing. What suggestion for putting together an assessment was ignored in this example?

a. Elementary level students should not take this length of test
b. Elementary level students should not be tested with multiple-choice and short answer questions
c. The content was not covered in class an appropriate amount
d. The directions for taking the test were not clear

Question 2

Which is NOT a practical suggestion for putting together an assessment?

a. Provide clear directions for taking the test
b. Make questions as clear and straightforward as possible
c. Avoid arranging items in a systematic order to prevent cues to answers
d. Avoid cues within the test that might help students figure out other questions