TOS AND TEST CONSTRUCTION

What is the primary purpose of a Table of Specifications (TOS)?

• A. To determine the passing score
  

• B. To analyze student performance
  

• C. To ensure content and cognitive balance in a test
  

• D. To increase the number of test item

Which of the following BEST describes a well-constructed test item?

• A. It measures one intended learning outcome.
  

• B. It is based solely on the textbook.
  

• C. It includes trick questions to challenge students.
  

• D. It favors high-achieving students only.

Which type of test item is MOST appropriate for measuring higher-order thinking skills?

• A. True or False
  

• B. Matching Type
  

• C. Multiple Choice
  

• D. Essay

What should be the first step in constructing a test?

• A. Write the test items
  

• B. Prepare the answer key
  

• C. Identify the learning outcomes
  

• D. Review previous tests

In Bloom’s taxonomy, which of the following is the highest cognitive level?

• A. Application
  

• B. Comprehension
  

• C. Evaluation
  

• D. Knowledge

In test construction, avoiding _____________ language ensures that students are tested fairly based on what they have learned.

A well-constructed test should align with both the _____________ and the instructional strategies used.

A _____________ question provides a statement or scenario followed by several options, only one of which is correct.

• In a TOS, the vertical axis typically lists the __________, while the horizontal axis lists the __________ levels based on Bloom’s Taxonomy.

The process of ensuring that test items cover all intended learning outcomes proportionally is known as __________.