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McCallum, L. W. – Teaching of Psychology, 1985
Procedures for generating multiple-choice exams in psychology using the Apple IIe computer and the Applewriter II text editing software are described. The model is simple to use and provides flexibility in sequencing the choice of items from an instructor generated pool. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Microcomputers, Multiple Choice Tests, Psychology

Frisbie, David A. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1988
This National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) module is designed to help teachers understand test reliability requirements. Focus is on the reliability of scores from teacher-made achievement tests used for interpreting norm-referenced scores. Reliability, factors affecting scores, reliability estimation methods, reliability's relation…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Norm Referenced Tests, Teacher Made Tests, Test Interpretation

Aiken, Lewis R. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1983
A procedure and a computing diagram for assigning score boundaries to grading categories on classroom tests are described. The procedure takes both the median ability level of the class and the test performance of the class relative to that of other classes into account. (Author)
Descriptors: Grades (Scholastic), Grading, Scores, Scoring

Heibert, Elfrieda, H.; Calfee, Robert C. – Educational Leadership, 1989
Despite their richness, student portfolios and other assessment records see little use beyond the individual teacher. The current system also limits use of teacher-gathered assessments by other interested parties. For school-related decisions, standardized test scores should be considered in conjunction with teachers' assessments. (MLH)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Literacy, Scores, Standardized Tests
Ediger, Marlow – 1992
A critical task of the language arts instructor is evaluation. Pupils' products in the language arts must be continuously assessed in order that optimal progress may be in evidence. Achievement of pupils must be recorded periodically so that a pattern of behavior on the part of each child may be observed. Also, the teacher can notice more…
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Elementary Education, Language Arts, Student Evaluation
Williams, Jane M. – 1986
Suggested accommodations for mainstreamed secondary learning disabled students on teacher made tests are presented. Suggestions are grouped into general; format; and test taking modifications (presentation, recording, and scoring). Among the many suggestions made are the following: watch readability of questions; assure test is clearly printed;…
Descriptors: High Schools, Learning Disabilities, Mainstreaming, Teacher Made Tests
Clegg, Victoria L.; Cashin, William E. – 1986
The definition, nature, limitations, and strengths of multiple-choice test items are reviewed; and recommendations on the development and use of such items are presented. Many teacher-made multiple-choice tests can be significantly improved. Suggestions for layout organization and an interpretive approach to relationships among items on one test…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Higher Education, Learning, Multiple Choice Tests
Cashin, William E. – 1987
Essay tests, despite their limitations, have a number of strengths and, therefore, appropriate uses in higher education, as long as users are aware of the limitations. Essay questions (extended response and restricted response) are designed to assess student learning. There is considerable agreement in the educational measurement literature about…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Essay Tests, Higher Education, Learning
Love, Gayle A. – 1987
In a review of relevant literature, it is argued that correction for guessing formulas should not be used. It is contended that such formulas correct for guessing that does not really exist in a noticeable amount, penalize those students who have low self-esteem and self-confidence, correct for errors that are not necessarily errors, benefit risk…
Descriptors: Guessing (Tests), Scoring Formulas, Self Esteem, Teacher Made Tests

Nottingham, Marv – NASSP Bulletin, 1988
The A to F grading pattern is a highly subjective practice that demands great expertise and assumes a high degree of test validity. This article discusses the merits of extra credit assignments, homework, and "pop" quizzes; outlines defensible grading procedures; and discusses common grading problems, such as using grades as weapons. (MLH)
Descriptors: Grading, Secondary Education, Student Evaluation, Teacher Made Tests

Griswold, Philip A. – NASSP Bulletin, 1990
Outlines some practical procedures for assessing test quality. Tests are relevant when learning outcomes have been correctly defined, when test content is aligned with instructional objectives, and when test and instructional formats are similar. Reliable tests follow administration, scoring, and interpretation procedures and consider difficulty…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Scores, Teacher Made Tests, Test Reliability

Brown, William R. – Clearing House, 1998
Discusses nine factors affecting the relationship between learning and test performance that can be controlled by the teacher: time on task, level of learning, question format, number of questions, inclusion of past work, difficulty level, grouping, use of new items, and difficulty distribution. (SR)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Student Evaluation, Teacher Made Tests, Test Construction
Lewin, Larry; Shoemaker, Betty Jean – 1998
This book presents an approach to developing performance assessments. It begins with four steps for "Info In" and moves to four "Info Out" modes through which students can make their content understanding explicit for evaluation purposes. The first chapter is an overview of performance assessment in the classroom. Chapter 2 discusses the "Info In"…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Models, Performance Based Assessment
Newman, Dorothy C.; Stallings, William M. – 1982
An assessment instrument and a questionnaire (Appendices A and B) were developed to determine how well teachers understand classroom testing principles and to gain information on the measurement preparation and classroom practices of teachers. Two hundred ninety-four inservice teachers, grades 1 through 12, from three urban school systems in…
Descriptors: Competence, Educational Testing, Measurement, Teacher Education Programs
Stiggins, Richard J. – Executive Educator, 1988
Without training in objective, systematic methods of assessing student performance, teachers often must rely on poor quality evaluation measures. This article discusses assessment problems and promotes a new Northwest Regional Education Laboratory (Oregon) development: providing classroom assessment specialists to assist teachers with student…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Grading, Measurement Techniques, Specialists