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Download full textNew York State Education Department, 2024
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has a partnership with NWEA for the development of the 2024 Grades 3-8 English Language Arts Tests. Teachers from across the State work with NYSED in a variety of activities to ensure the validity and reliability of the New York State Testing Program (NYSTP). The 2024 Grades 6 and 7 English Language…
Descriptors: Language Tests, Test Format, Language Arts, English Instruction
Svinicki, Marilla; Koch, Bill – Innovation Abstracts, 1984
The decision of whether to use essay tests or multiple choice tests depends on several qualifiers related to the different characteristics of the tests and the needs of the situation. The most important qualifier involves matching the type of test to the instructional objectives being tested, with multiple choice tests being used to measure a…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Essay Tests, Multiple Choice Tests, Test Format
Peer reviewedToby, Sidney; Plano, Richard J. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2004
The limitations of teaching and assessment of knowledge are emphasized, and an improved method is suggested to test the students. This superior examination technique would replace multiple-choice questions with free-response questions for numerical problems, wherein the numerical inputs fed in the computer would be optically scanned and graded…
Descriptors: Testing, Multiple Choice Tests, Grading, Science Instruction
Cicciarella, Charles – Classroom Computer News, 1982
This program produces multiple-choice examinations from a pool of questions created by the user. The output is a printed copy of the exam and an answer key. The program is written in Applesoft BASIC and requires an Apple II Plus computer with 32K, a disk drive, and a printer. (MP)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Microcomputers
Peer reviewedAnderson, Johnston – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1979
An account is given of the introduction of multiple-choice and other forms of objective testing into the assessment of a first-year university elementary analysis class. (MP)
Descriptors: Achievement, Calculus, College Mathematics, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedLewis, Robert; Berghoff, Paul; Pheeney, Pierette – Innovative Higher Education, 1999
Three professors share techniques for helping students focus on assessments required in classes. Charts are used to show students the specific concepts, principles, and problems that will be included on multiple-choice tests; rubrics developed for assigned work are used to increase student expectations and direct their explorations; and negotiated…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Assignments, Attention Control, Charts
Peer reviewedMurray, John P. – College Teaching, 1990
A discussion of alternative evaluation techniques looks at tests that college students retake at home immediately after completing in class; exams requiring thoughtful application; group multiple-choice tests; paired testing; answer justification; a variety of take-home exams; immediate feedback; cost/benefit testing; retesting; and reaction or…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Essays, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedTalmir, Pinchas – Biochemical Education, 1991
Describes how multiple-choice items can be designed and used as an effective diagnostic tool by avoiding their pitfalls and by taking advantage of their potential benefits. The following issues are discussed: correct' versus best answers; construction of diagnostic multiple-choice items; the problem of guessing; the use of justifications of…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Educational Research, Evaluation, Higher Education
Ohio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. – 1996
A practice test has been prepared to give students experience with test items that are similar to those on the Ohio Ninth-grade Proficiency Tests. The practice test consists of one writing prompt, 20 reading questions, 20 mathematics questions, 25 citizenship questions, and 20 science questions. This manual contains instructions to the teacher, as…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Citizenship Education, Grade 9, Graduation Requirements
