Pedagogy Set -4(Test Construction)

No. of questions - 16

Time - 8 min

What is the purpose of equating in test construction?

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To ensure that the test is reliable across different administrations

To determine the purpose of the test

To pilot test the items

To develop test specifications

Which of the following is NOT a type of test item?

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Multiple-choice

Essay

Fill-in-the-blank

Vocabulary list

What is the purpose of analyzing data in test construction?

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To determine the purpose of the test

To develop test items

To establish the reliability and validity of the assessment

To pilot test the items

Which of the following is an example of a closedended test item?

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Essay

Short answer

True/false

All of the above

What is the purpose of standardization in test construction?

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To ensure that the test is reliable across different administrations

To determine the purpose of the test

To pilot test the items

To develop test specifications

What is the purpose of item analysis in test construction?

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To ensure that the test is reliable

To determine the difficulty level of each item

To pilot test the items

To develop test specifications

What is the purpose of a distractor analysis in test construction?

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To provide objective grading criteria

To identify the content and skills to be tested

To determine the purpose of the test

To evaluate the effectiveness of the incorrect responses

What is the purpose of piloting the items in test construction?

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To establish the reliability and validity of the assessment

To determine the purpose of the test

To refine the test

To develop test specifications

What is the purpose of creating a matrix in test blueprint development?

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To assign grades to the test takers

To specify the number of test takers

To determine the type of questions that will be included in the test

To show the content areas, weighting, and number of questions that will be included in the test

10.

How can a test blueprint be used in test construction?

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To identify test takers

To determine the test date

To ensure the test is aligned with the learning objectives

To grade the test takers

11.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of teachermade tests?

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They cannot be tailored to the specific needs and goals of the teacher and their students.

They do not cover a broad range of subjects and skills.

They can be biased based on the teacher's personal preferences

They do not provide detailed feedback to individual students

12.

Which of the following is an advantage of open-ended questions in test construction?

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They are easy to score and analyze

They provide a comprehensive understanding of the student's knowledge

They allow for objective grading

They are suitable for assessing factual knowledge

13.

Who typically creates the content of standardized tests?

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Individual teachers

The students taking the test

A committee or organization

Parents of the students

14.

What is one advantage of standardized tests over teacher-made tests?

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They can provide detailed feedback to individual students.

They can be tailored to the specific needs and goals of the teacher and their students.

They are scored by the teacher, allowing for individualized scoring.

They can provide a measure of how well students are performing compared to a larger population.

15.

What is the purpose of a rubric in test construction?

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To ensure that the test is reliable

To provide objective grading criteria

To measure students' higher-order thinking skills

To eliminate the need for multiple-choice questions

16.

What is the first step in test construction?

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Develop test items

Analyze the data

Determine the purpose of the test

Pilot test the items