Improving Exams
For decades, research has elucidated best practices for more equitable test administration
For decades, research has elucidated best practices for more equitable test administration
bettertests.pdfHow to prepare better tests: guidelines for university faculty
Zimmerman, B. B., Sudweeks, R. R., Shelley, M. F., & Wood, B. (1990). Brigham Young University Testing Services. [3000 words]
This 15 page booklet covers topics including “obtaining more valid test scores,” “preparing, assembling, and administering a test,” and a handy “Checklist for Effective Tests.”
Brame, C. (2013). Center for Teaching at Vanderbildt. [1000 words]
Brame describes 8 guidelines including how to think about the question stem, effective alternative choices, and how to write questions that require higher-order thinking.
writing effective test questions.pdfis this a trick question? a short guide to writing effective test questions
Clay, B. (2001). Kansas Curriculum Center.
This is a deep and comprehensive but easy-to-read guide devoted to 1) understanding general test construction and domains of intellect; and 2) actual test question construction.