Test Design Principles

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What is Content Validity in test design?

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The test must align closely with the curriculum, instructional objectives, or syllabus and represent a balanced sampling of the subject matter taught.

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What does Reliability refer to in the context of testing?

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Results should be consistent over time and across different populations of test-takers, minimizing errors due to guessing or subjectivity.

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What is meant by Objectivity in test scoring?

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Scoring should not be influenced by the scorer’s personal judgment, and clear, unambiguous questions and marking schemes promote objectivity.

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What does Comprehensiveness entail in a test?

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The test should cover a wide range of topics and skills from the instructional content, including a mix of knowledge, understanding, and application-level questions.

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What is Discriminatory Power in testing?

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The test should distinguish between high-performing and low-performing students, with good items differentiating among learners based on ability or mastery.

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What is the importance of Clarity and Simplicity in test design?

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Instructions and questions should be clearly worded and easy to understand, avoiding ambiguous or misleading language.

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What does Appropriateness of Difficulty Level mean?

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Items should match the cognitive level of the learners, with a well-designed test having a range of difficulty levels (easy, moderate, hard).

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What is Usability in the context of a test?

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The test should be practical in terms of administration, scoring, and interpretation, with a reasonable time allotted.

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What is the purpose of Feedback-Oriented testing?

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It should provide useful information for teachers and learners to improve instruction and learning, enabling diagnosis of strengths and weaknesses.

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What is Standardization in test administration?

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Should follow a standard procedure for administration and scoring to ensure fairness.