Alternate mode of examination

alternate mode of examinations

1. ALTERNATIVE MODES OF EXAMINATIONS BY DR.GOGGI GUPTA M.SC (CHEMISTRY) M.ED PH.D ( EDUCATION)

2. Examination occupies central position in our education system but it needs some alternative modes because of these reasons.

3. Reasons Lack of Validity. Lack of reliability. Malpractices. Do not represent real worth. Cheating and falsehood. Stress.

4. Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) Three domains of CCE Cognitive domain Affective domain Psycho moter domains

5. Features and Importance Over all development Continual from beginning Summative Focus on scholastic and co-scholastic aspect Use multiple technology of teaching Focus on personality development Focus on learner centered method Diagnostic and remedial teaching Individual attention Use new technology Less stress level Find strength of children

6. Limitations Irresponsible behaviour Gradation system More curricular activities. Partiality More burden on teachers.

7. Open book examination Types Restricted Type Unrestricted Type

8. STRUCTURE of open book Allow to bring resources in exam Utilize resources in exam Take home format Less content of books

9. Benefits Less stress on memory Less stress on recalling Enhancement of retrieval skills Enhancement of comprehension and synthesizing skills Removal of tuitions No Cramming

10. Disadvantage Availability of material Space problem Time consuming Stress on collecting reference material Irrelevant material Mind become blunt and passive Lack concentration.

11. On Line Examination Features Login System Secured by Password Same answers and questions Answer checking system Available Could update profile Logout after the over Admin panel

12. Advantages Increase students motivation Increase feedback Provides immediate feedback Increase flexibility Reduces testing time Increases the objectivity consistency of marking Enables to access larger classes of effectively Bring about less exam anxiety Needed less man power

13. Disadvantages Negative attitude Technological problem Costing Health issues Low Concentrations

14. Take Home Exam Features Innovative use of technology Limited time period More time Length of paper should be limited Focus on long questions No MCQ Give more importance to Criticality and Originality.

15. Advantages Student can decide when and were they want to take exam Submitted electronically Potential development of students skills Skills of critical thinking.

16. Disadvantages Administrative complexity Substantial risk for improper collaboration More time spend on exam Not fit for all disciplines

17. SOME OTHER MODES OF ALTERNATIVE EXAMINATIONS Projects Case Studies Reflective – Journals In-tray exercises Simulations Reviews Self-assessment-reflective teaching Portfolio Evaluation Crib Sheets Collaborative

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