Steps and Principles of test construction

What is the first step in constructing the a test ?

• Defining a test purpose and objectives

• writing a test items

• Piloting the test

• Establishing test norms

Which of the following is a key principle of test construction ?

• Validity

• Reliability

• Objectivity

• All of the above

What is the purpose of a table of specifications in test construction ?

• To ensure content validity

• To establish test norms

• To determine test reliability

• To pilot the test

Which type of validity is concerned with whether a test measures what it claims to measure ?

• Content Validity

• Construct Validity

• Criterion Validity

• Face Validity

What is the process of testing a test with a small group of students to identify any issues ?

• Piloting

• Validation

• Standardization

• Norming

Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-constructed test?

• Ambiguous test items

• Unclear instructions

• Adequate time limits

• Biased test items

Which type of reliability is concerned with the consistency of test scores over time ?

• Test-retest reliability

• Parallel forms reliability

• Kuder-rechardson reliability

• Split-half Reliability

What is the purpose of establishing test norms ?

• To compare student performance to that of their peers

• To determine test validity

• To identify poorly written test items

• To pilot the test

What is the purpose of test blueprinting ?

• To ensure content validity

• To establish test norms

• To determine test reliability

• To pilot the test

What is the importance of test instructions in test construction ?

• To confuse test takers

• To provide clear guidance on how we complete the test

• To determine test validity

• To establish test norms