Module 2: Practicality
Summer's test methods checklist
| Considerations for Test Administration |
| 1. Giving the test. Is it…
_X_ Individually-administered? Because Summer has three teaching assistants who can help administer the test and |
| 2. Directions, examples, questions, and prompts. Are they…
_X_ In English? Because Summer has to test both her students listening skills and their speaking skills, it |
| 3. Student answers and responses. Are they…
_X_ In English? If Summer is checking listening comprehension, some student responses may be in |
Considerations for Scoring Tests |
| 4. Method of scoring. Does it involve…
_X_ Counting the number correct? For listening comprehension, some answers could be selected, short answers, which will Scores should be holistic. It gives an overall picture of the students’ proficiencies, which |
| 5. People and steps involved in scoring. Is the test…
_X_ Hand-scored? The test will not be long and so can be hand-scored, either during administration or |
| 6. Location for scoring. Is it…
_X_ Local/On-site? To save on costs and time, it would be better if the test were scored by the teacher and |