Course code:1.2.9 A(1st half), Unit III Assessment for learning Topic: Achievement Test By - Ranita Banerjee Asst. Prof. (Economics) Meaning Achievement Test is a test of developed skill or knowledge Measures skills and knowledge developed
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Course code:1.2.9 A(1st half), Unit III Assessment for learning Topic: Achievement Test By - Ranita Banerjee
Asst. Prof. (Economics)<br>
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Meaning Achievement Test is a test of developed skill or knowledge
Measures skills and knowledge developed through planned instruction
It is what and how a individual has learned
Measures how quickly, how accurately and at what level individual can perform a task
Measures proficiency, mastery and understanding<br>
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Definition Any test that measures accomplishment of an individual after a period of training or learning(N.M. Downie)
The type of ability test that describes what a person has learned to do (Thorndike & Hagen)<br>
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Characteristics of Achievement Test Reliability
The degree of accuracy with which an exam measures what it seeks to measure
A testee will obtain same score upon repeated administration
Reliable tests produce consistent results<br>
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Characteristics of Achievement Test Validity
It measures what it is supposed to measure
It produces consistent scores, can be objectively scored, has representative norms<br>
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Characteristics of Achievement Test Ease in administration
Conditions of answering are simple , scientific and logical
Instructions are clear, easy to follow
Not expensive
Not only in terms of money but time and effort needed to construct tests<br>
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Characteristics of Achievement Test Optimally timed
The tests should neither be too long or too short
Objectivity
The scorer’s judgement should not affect the test<br>
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Characteristics of Achievement Test Specificity
The items should be specific to the course objectives
Equilibrium
Every subunit and every objective should have correct proportion of allotted questions
Precise and clear
Unambiguous questions<br>
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Types Of Achievement Test A) Based on form
Oral
Written
Practical
B) Based on items
Objective type
Short answer type
Essay type
Combined<br>
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Types Of Achievement Test C) Based on purpose
Diagnostic
Prognostic
Accuracy
Speed
Power
D) Based on construction
Teacher made
Standardised<br>
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Types Of Achievement Test E) Based on time period
Daily test
Weekly test
Monthly test
F) Based on subject
Reading test
Spelling test
Mathematics test
Science test<br>
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Steps for Construction 1. Planning the test
a) designing the test
b) Preparation of blue print
2. Preparing Preliminary Draft
a) Item writing
B) Item Editing
C) Pre try out<br>
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Steps for Construction 3. Try out
4. Item analysis
5. preparing the final draft
6.Establishing of validity, reliability, Norms<br>
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Uses Of Achievement Test Measure student progress over time
Effectiveness of schools and teachers
Identify the appropriate academic placement for a student
Identify weaknesses of student and what kind of academic support they need<br>
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Uses Of Achievement Test Identifies pupil’s problems which can then be solved by teachers
For providing promotion to higher grade
To determine if students had attained educational outcomes of a grade<br>
