Standardized test

This presentation is to assist and facilitate the online learning, and understanding of B.Ed. Semester III students during the pandemic.

1. STANDARDIZED TEST       DR.R.S JOSEPH Teacher Educator Lucknow (UP) India

2. CONTENT :   Standardized test – Introduction Types of standardized test Construction of a standardized test Characteristics Advantages Disadvantages

3. STANDARDIZED TEST INTRODUCTION : A  standardized test is any form of test that- R equires all test takers to answer the same questions, or a selection of questions from common bank of questions, in the same way. Is scored in a “standard” or consistent manner. Makes it possible to compare the relative performance of individual students or groups of students.

4. STANDARDIZED TEST INTRODUCTION : “Norm –referenced  or  criterion-referenced tests. Norm-referenced refers to  standardized tests  that are designed to compare and rank test takers in relation to one another.  Norm-referenced scores are generally reported as a percentage or percentile ranking.  Norm-referenced tests often use a multiple-choice format, though some include open-ended, short-answer questions . They are usually based on some form of national  standards , not locally determined standards or  curricula .

5. TYPES OF STANDARDIZED TEST 1.Intelligence Test -A intelligence tests are psychological test that are designed to measure functions such as reasoning, comprehension, and judgment. 2. Achievement Tests-The achievement test is designed/used as a sampling of skills or abilities on specified area of knowledge. Survey or general achievement tests: These are designed to measure the knowledge and skills of students in subject areas like math and science.

6. TYPES OF STANDARDIZED TEST Diagnostic tests-These are designed to identify and locate the strengths and weaknesses for purposes of placement and formulating an appropriate instructional program. Competency tests-These are designed to determine the learner's degree of competence in reading, language and math. 3. Aptitude Tests-This is a screening device .These are administered for students who wish to enroll in a special school such as music, art and science.

7. TYPES OF STANDARDIZED TEST 4. Personality Tests: These are generally used for special placement of students with learning problems. 5. Inventory Tests:  M easure the degree of mastery before the teaching of the subjects. The teacher uses this type of test to determine what the learners already know and what they do not know yet in connection with the subject matter to be learned.

8. CONSTRUCTION OF A STANDARDIZED TEST : The steps are: Planning It includes : i . Fixing up the objectives/purposes. ii . Determining the weightage to different instructional objectives. iii . Determining the weightage to different content areas .

9. CONSTRUCTION OF A STANDARDIZED TEST : iv. Determining the item types to be included. v. Preparation of the table of specification or Blue Print. vi. Taking decision about its mechanical aspects like time duration, test size, total marks, printing, size of letters etc. vii. Giving instructions for scoring of the test and its administration procedure. viii. Weigtage to different categories of difficulty level of the questions is to be fixed

10. CONSTRUCTION OF A STANDARDIZED TEST : 2. Preparing the Test 3. Trying Out of the Test 4. Evaluating the Test

11. CHARACTERSTICS OF THE STANDARDISED TEST Is administered and scored in a predetermined and in a standard manner . A llows for comparisons to be made among schools in regards to student achievement, ensures accountability for teachers. A re important because they are excellent objective indicators of student performance. Ensure objectivity because professionals familiar with the skills necessary to meet state standards write them.

12. ADVANTAGES : Are practical test . Standardized tests are scored via computer. Not to the subject of bias or emotions . Provides a longitudinal report of student progress educators can see the growth and decline . Can respond to the educational needs.

13. DISADVANTAGE: Are not equal with typical classroom skills and behaviors. As the question have to be general to the entire population , as most items assess general knowledge and understanding. Standardized test items do not evaluate higher-level thinking skills.

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