Saturday, February 9, 2013

Test Items


EDU645: Learning and Assessment
in the 21st Century 
Three Test Items for the 12th Grade Introduction to World Religion Class







Since clear learning outcomes and objectives have been established, relevant testing items are prepared to measure each student's comprehension, evaluation and application of the objectives. Format is crucial so that it measures the students knowledge on the subject and making sure they are valid and reliable along the way.

Three test items that will measure student learning outcomes from above will include the following:

1.) The Trimurti consists of which three Gods?
      A. Shiva, Hanuman, Vishnu
      B. Vitthal, Brahma, Shiva
      C. Ganesha, Kali, Vishnu
      D. Brahama, Vishnu, Shiva
      E. Bhudda, Shiva, Vishnu

2.) Identify each Trimurti God with what they stand for by matching:

     Shiva ___                                          A) Destruction
     Vishnu___                                         B) Creation
     Brahma___                                       C)  Sustains
                                                              D)  Meditates

3.) In a short answer, which God is pictured below?

   
Answer:___________________________________






4.) In an essay format, in a minimum of five sentences, what are the differences of each God, and how do they coexist to support the universe?

This concludes the test items. The essay question covers the last learning outcome and objective. Students will be able to put how the three Gods of the Trimurti coexist and keep the universe sustained in their own words. This will show the educator how students comprehend the information and the apply it.


References:
Combs, K.L., Gibson, S.K., Hays, J.M., Saly, J., & Wendt, J.T. (2008).  enhancing curriculum and delivery: linking assessment to learning objectives.  Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 33(1), pp.87-102.

Kubiszyn, T. & Borich, G. D. (2010), Educational testing and measurement: Classroom application and practice (9th ed.). United States: John Wiley and Sons, Inc.



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