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Factors That Influence Test Construction

This document discusses factors that influence test construction. It identifies 5 key factors: 1) the function of the test in the instructional process, 2) testing frequency, 3) the use of open-book vs closed-book examinations, 4) the use of take-home examinations, and 5) the mode of item presentation. The document provides details on how each of these factors can impact test construction and recommendations for when different testing approaches may be most appropriate.

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Factors That Influence Test Construction

This document discusses factors that influence test construction. It identifies 5 key factors: 1) the function of the test in the instructional process, 2) testing frequency, 3) the use of open-book vs closed-book examinations, 4) the use of take-home examinations, and 5) the mode of item presentation. The document provides details on how each of these factors can impact test construction and recommendations for when different testing approaches may be most appropriate.

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FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE

TEST CONSTRUCTION

Prepared by: Vicente S. Pagsuguiron


OBJECTIVES

At the end of the lesson, at least 80


percent of the learners are expected to:

 Explain the factors that influence test


construction.
FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE TEST CONSTRUCTION

1. The Function of the Test in the


Instructional Process

 Before venturing into test construction, a teacher


has to clarify the purpose for testing.
BASIC TYPES OF CLASSROOM TESTS ACCORDING TO FUNCTION
AND TIME OF ADMINISTRATION (AIRASIAN & MADAUS, 1972)
FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE TEST CONSTRUCTION

2. Testing Frequency
 Testing frequency depends on the
function the test is to serve. In most cases,
single testing can suffice for selection,
placement, and summative evaluation
decisions. For diagnosis, formative
evaluation, and motivation, frequent
testing is recommended and necessary. It
helps the student acquire knowledge as
efficiently as possible.
FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE TEST CONSTRUCTION

3. The Use of Open-Book and Closed-Book Examinations


• Open-book Test

 Permits the student to use books or notes during examinations. This is


advisable when teacher emphasizes some of the higher objectives in
Bloom’s Taxonomy. Rather than spend the bulk of the time
memorizing.

• Closed-book Test

 Advisable and should be implemented when a test emphasizes recall


of information.
FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE TEST CONSTRUCTION

4. The Use of Take-Home Examination


 Take-home examination are extensions of
open-book tests. Its advantage is that the
student can work at his/her leisure and at
his/her most comfortable rate of speed
using whatever reference is available.
However, it has at least two disadvantage,
namely difficulty of scoring long works
objectively, and the possibility that the
student might not do his/her own work.
FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE TEST CONSTRUCTION

5. Mode of Item Presentation


 Oral
 Written on the board
 Mimeographed
 Projected on screen

Each mode has its own advantages and


disadvantages.
According to Sax and Cromack(1996)
that arranging items from the easiest to
the most difficult will yield higher scores
than those presented from the most
difficult to the easiest, randomly
arranged, or placement of easy items
among the difficult ones.
THE END

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