This workshop helps participants develop the requisite skills for constructing high-quality test items that actually measure those student attributes of interest to the teacher. Techniques for creatively using OMR data terminals interfaced with microcomputers to broaden scoring options for structured-response tests are also covered in the workshop.
Participants have the opportunity to practice item writing in the context of their own disciplines.
While the potential of computer-based assessment is yet to be realized, we can anticipate an environment in which students are freed to demonstrate their knowledge in whatever way is appropriate to themselves. Small-Scale for Laboratory Assessment Laboratory learning is important in science instruction but often our assessment practices do not reflect that belief. Small-scale activities can also enable teachers to construct meaningful laboratory assessment activities, which can be carried out in almost any classroom or laboratory. Participants have the opportunity to develop and test small-scale assessment activities that are suitable for their courses.