What should teachers keep in mind when writing a test?
Creating Exams
- Choose appropriate item types for your objectives.
- Highlight how the exam aligns with course objectives.
- Write instructions that are clear, explicit, and unambiguous.
- Write instructions that preview the exam.
- Word questions clearly and simply.
- Enlist a colleague or TA to read through your exam.
Why is it important for a teacher to administer a test properly?
Consistent, standardized administration of the exam allows you to make direct comparisons between examinees’ scores, despite the fact that the examinees may have taken their tests on different dates, at different sites, and with different proctors.
How would you ensure that the test you prepare is a good test?
The following are proven strategies that have helped many students improve test scores and prepare more effectively for exams.
- Don’t Procrastinate. Don’t Cram.
- Plan Your Study Time.
- Watch for Clues.
- Ask Your Teacher for Direction.
- Arrive Early on Test Day.
- Review Early.
- Prepare an Outline.
- Use Visual Aids.
How to study for an exam effectively?
Write down all the information you have had to memorize for the exam in note form. Read the questions and instructions carefully. Read over all the questions on the exam. If you simply answer each question as you encounter it, you may give certain information or evidence to one question that is more suitable for another.
How do you write a good essay for an exam?
Read over all the questions on the exam. If you simply answer each question as you encounter it, you may give certain information or evidence to one question that is more suitable for another. Be sure to identify all parts of the question. Formulate a thesis that answers the question.
What should I do if my exam instructions are not clear?
Sometimes instructions or questions that seem perfectly clear to you are not as clear as you believe. Thus, it can be a good idea to ask a colleague or TA to read through (or even take) your exam to make sure everything is clear and unambiguous. Think about how long it will take students to complete the exam.
How do I write a high-quality introduction to the exam?
Highlight how the exam aligns with course objectives. Identify which course objectives the exam addresses (e.g., “This exam assesses your ability to use sociological terminology appropriately, and to apply the principles we have learned in the course to date”).