- Closed text book test, and no notes.
- Three formats of test for entire classroom which has the same material, with different questions.
- Pressure test: Timed at five minutes.
Ashford University: EDU645: Learning and Assessment for the 21st Century
Monday, March 4, 2013
Testing Constraints
Testing Constraints
Rubric
Grading Rubric for Questions Three and Four
3.) In the picture, which God is pictured below
Short Answer: correct answer is "Shiva"
Remember: Picture and/or statue of the God Shiva
Understand: Always has a third eye and peacock feathers
Apply: Figure of Shiva as one of the Gods
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? Correct answer is: "Vishnu sustains the universe, Brahma creates the universe and Shiva destroys the universe". "Gods coexist because in order for there to be creation, there must be destruction. In order for creation there must be sustainability before destruction".
Remember: Vishnu as a sustainer, Brahma as a creator, and Shiva as a destroyer.
Understand: In order for creation, there must be destruction to make room for new creation. Also, creation has to be allowed to serve its purpose and be sustained until no longer needed.
Apply: Sustainable, Creation, Destruction.
Satisfactory: Student remembers, understands and applies all concepts.
Improvement: Student achieves two of the three needed for satisfactory assessment
Unsatisfactory: Student does not achieve any of the three needed for satisfactory assessment.
3.) In the picture, which God is pictured below
Short Answer: correct answer is "Shiva"
Remember: Picture and/or statue of the God Shiva
Understand: Always has a third eye and peacock feathers
Apply: Figure of Shiva as one of the Gods
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? Correct answer is: "Vishnu sustains the universe, Brahma creates the universe and Shiva destroys the universe". "Gods coexist because in order for there to be creation, there must be destruction. In order for creation there must be sustainability before destruction".
Remember: Vishnu as a sustainer, Brahma as a creator, and Shiva as a destroyer.
Understand: In order for creation, there must be destruction to make room for new creation. Also, creation has to be allowed to serve its purpose and be sustained until no longer needed.
Apply: Sustainable, Creation, Destruction.
Satisfactory: Student remembers, understands and applies all concepts.
Improvement: Student achieves two of the three needed for satisfactory assessment
Unsatisfactory: Student does not achieve any of the three needed for satisfactory assessment.
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Test Items
EDU645: Learning and Assessment in the 21st Century |
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.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Learning Outcomes
EDU645: Learning and Assessment for the 21st Centruy |
Three Learning Outcomes for the 12th Grade Introduction to World Religion Class
All Religions |
1.) Student will learn the meaning of the Trimurti (the three Gods) of Hinduism
Lord Shiva, one of the Three Gods of the Trimurti |
2.) Student will be able to identify and comprehend each of the three Gods of the Trimurti (Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva) and their separate reasons for being.
3.) Student will be able to evaluate and apply the differences of each God and then why all three god's must coexist together in order for life and the universe to continue.
Once clear and precise objectives and learning outcomes are properly defined, an educator can then move on to making a valid and proper assessment to test the learning outcomes. To be continued in week 3.
A formal expression of gratitude |
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