Chapter 6

Abstract


This chapter six covers how to adminsiter fair and effective test questions. It provided some really good examples and explained them all in detail. Some sections includd how to make tests easier and faster to grade. This chapter also emphasized varied test questions, both traditional and non-traditional. This chapter also reccommend providing two answer sheets so you can provide feedback as soon as possible. This chapter also stated that tests should be clear and cover the knowledge that is necessary. The author also stated that just because you are not trying to trick students does not mean you are always being fair to them.


Reflection

It is important to note that we as a group remember bad tests. We all gave feed back stating that we remember either being confused by double negatives, or misreading a "little twist" in a question. There are alot of things that can hurt us as students when taking tests. Tests need to be straightforward, covering the big ideas, and to the point. We as students come in to take a test with our game faces on. We are usually well prepared and ready to take the test as fast as possible. Tests are not that stressful to a teacher, but many students cannot function elsewhere until that is out of the way. Audra felt that she was always worried about the time remaining during her tests. And its true. We feel an overload of anxiety over tests. teachers need to make them as fair and fast as possible. Do not give use more questions than there are minutes in the period. We could use a little more information on tiering questions as well.