Short tests eliminate the need to take attendance. Short tests encourage students to review the material from the previous class. Short tests are less threatening than full-length exams. Short tests are easy to make and administer. They can be used with students at any level.
Students write their names in English and student numbers at the top of the page.
The teacher reads the questions, one by one, and gives students time to write their answers in English. At the end of the test, the teacher collects the papers. Before the next class, the teacher grades the papers, and logs the attendance. At the next class, the teacher returns the papers, and takes up the questions and answers with the class. The following are examples of different types of questions that can be used.