TEMPLATE: Student Constructed Assessment Questions

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Instructions

How to Use This Template

 

This assignment can be used to create a final assessment for the reader. It can also be used throughout the reader to help students with reader comprehension as well as test taking skills.

  • Once students complete the assignment, select student questions to be used in a final reader assessment.
  • If possible, try to select at least one question from each student.
  • The questions can be used as a more formal assessment, a group assessment where students work together, an individual assessment where students work together to correct their answers, etc.

 

 

 

 

Purpose

Create your own final assessment questions. This will help you better understand the what you read in the reader, and it will also improve your test taking skills.

Instructions

 

To complete this assignment:

        1. Read the lesson below on the different types of quiz questions.
        2. Take the quiz and write your own quiz questions about our reader. I will use your questions to make up a final assessment for our reader. 
        3. When you are finished, submit the quiz to send your answers to me.

 

Lesson - Types of Assessment Questions

 

Writing your own assessment questions can help you better understand the materials in the reader. This can also help you better you to take different kinds of exam.

In this activity, we'll learn more about the different kinds of test questions. Then you'll get a chance to write you own questions based on our class reader.

 

 

Most common types of assessment questions:

Question Type Description
Multiple choice (objective) You are presented with a question and a set of answers for each question, and you must choose which answer or group of answers is correct. Multiple-choice questions usually require less time for test-takers to answer than other question types, and they are easy to score and grade. They also allow for a wide range of difficulty.
True False
(objective)		 You are presented with a statement, and you must determine whether it is true or false. True/false questions are generally not predominant on tests because instructors know that, statistically, random guesswork can yield a good score. But when used sparingly, true/false questions can be effective.
Matching
(objective)		 You are presented with a set of specific terms or ideas and a set of definitions or identifying characteristics. You must match each term with its correct definition or characteristics.
Fill-in-the-blank
(objective)		 You are presented with identifying characteristics, and you must recall and supply the correct associated term or idea. There are two types of fill-in-the-blank tests: 1) The easier version provides a word bank of possible words that will fill in the blanks. 2) The more difficult version has no word bank to choose from. Fill-in-the-blank tests with no word bank can be anxiety-producing.
Essay / Short Answer
(subjective)		 You are presented with a question or concept that you must explain in depth. Short answer questions can be answered in a few sentences. Essay questions are answered in multiple paragraphs. These question types emphasize themes and broad ideas. They allow students to demonstrate critical thinking, creative thinking, and writing skills.

Table taken Learning Framework: Effective Strategies for College Success by Heather Syrett.

 

 

Test questions can either be objective or subjective:

  • Objective: these questions only have one right answer. People would agree on the correct answers. You often have a limited number of options given in the question.
  • Subjective: these questions are more influenced by your feelings or emotions. There is not one right answer. People may not agree on what is the best answer. For questions like these, a rubric is useful so you know what you teacher is looking for when she grades them These are often short answer or essay questions where you have to write and explain your answer.

 

 

Lesson - Examples of Question Types

 

Below, see examples of each of the most common types of assessment questions:

 

Question Type Example
Multiple choice 

Which of the following actions are important in preparing for a job interview:

      1. research the company to learn more about what they do
      2. plan what you will wear to make a good impression
      3. prepare question you would like to ask the employer
      4. all of the above
True False

In a job interview, eye contact is important:

  1. true
  2. false
Matching

Match following vocabulary words with the correct definition:

      1. amiable                           * very important
      2. crucial                             * correct
      3. accurate                          * friendly
Fill-in-the-blank When you first meet a potential employer, you should _________ their hand firmly and make eye contact.
Essay / Short Answer

 In 5 or more sentences, describe the best ways to prepare for a job interview.

 

 

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