Date Posted: 6/24/2013 12:48:40 AM
Posted By: koechbanard Membership Level: Bronze Total Points: 1
Any exams should have some features that make it to be valid and hence here are some basic characteristics of a good test.1.The exam list covers only what has been taught;so the teacher should always refer to records of work covered ,not just the syllabus when setting any exams.2.Covers the objectives and aims of teaching specific topics and the English subject as a whole emphasizing the various language skills and areas accordingly.3.Carefully design to test a particular skill or program item e.g when asking learners to fill in blank spaces, what is the language teacher`s intention? I s the teacher testing preposition ,verbs , nouns ,articles, vocabulary ,conjunctions, or adverbs?4.It should neither be too difficult or too easy but should be reliable. I f the test is difficult , all learners will score low marks and no adequate measurement of change will be attained.If is an easy test all learners will score high marks and a false impression of learners` performance and ability in the language is given.5.The test o examination should neither be too long nor too short.It should be one that can be done and received by an average learner within the allocated time.6.Should have clear instructions; no generalities and ambiguity should be experience.Approximate length of easy type answers should be indicated.7.Aim at testing candidates`s rel mastery of the language content rather than knowledge of certain memorized concepts.8.For fair sampling, the test should cover as many areas of the subject matter or language content areas.9.The answers should be easily and fairly scored.Due ti this objective type tests and short answers type test should be encouraged in language testing.10.Language level used in asking the question should be suitable for the level of learners being tested.
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