Tests are the traditionally used instruments for measuring the development of cognitive skills.
The responses to test questions -enable the teacher to identify a student's proficiency level in regard to a certain body of knowledge. The effectiveness of this process is dependent on well-written test questions that focus on important areas of knowledge. Curriculum materials, usually in the form of textbooks and workbooks, are chosen by the administration and teachers. Once selected, these materials become the focal point of teaching, learning, and testing. Test Effectiveness A test's effectiveness is determined by cross-referencing subject content and course objectives with test questions.