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Test Item Construction in Early Childhood Education (ECE) - Coggle Diagram
Test Item Construction
in Early Childhood Education (ECE)
PURPOSES OF TEST
ITEM CONSTRUCTION
To measure children's knowledge, skills and abilities in a particular area
To identify strengths and weaknesses in learning
To support and guide teaching and learning
TYPES OF TEST ITEMS IN ECE
Subjective Items
Essay
Fill-in-the-blank
Open-ended questions
Objective Items
Multiple Choice
True/False
Matching
Short Answer
FACTORS TO CONSIDER
(TEST ITEM CONSTRUCTION)
Age and developmental level of students
: The age and developmental stage of the students should be considered when constructing test items, as this affects what they are capable of understanding and performing.
Learning outcomes or objectives
: The test items should align with the learning objectives or outcomes that are being assessed.
Content of the curriculum
: The test items should reflect the content covered in the curriculum and the skills and knowledge that the students have learned.
Test format and length
: The format and length of the test should be appropriate for the age and developmental level of the students, and should not be overly lengthy or complex.
Test administration conditions
: The conditions under which the test is administered, such as time constraints and the availability of resources, should be considered when constructing test items.
PRINCIPLES TO CONSIDER (TEST ITEM CONSTRUCTION)
Relevance
: The test items should be relevant to the learning outcomes or objectives.
Validity
: The test items should accurately measure what they are intended to measure.
Reliability
: The test items should produce consistent and dependable results.
Fairness
: The test items should be fair to all students, regardless of their background or abilities.
Objectivity
: The test items should be free from personal bias and should not be influenced by the test-taker's background or abilities.
STEPS IN TEST ITEM CONSTRUCTION
Prepare the Test Blueprint
: A Test Blueprint is a document that outlines the specifications and parameters of the test. It includes information on the subject area, the number of items to be included, the types of items, and the level of difficulty of the items.
Write the test items
: This involves developing questions, problems, or tasks to assess student knowledge and skills. The items should be relevant to the learning objectives and aligned with the curriculum.
Review the test items
: This step involves checking the items for accuracy, clarity, and fairness. It also includes checking for possible biases and cultural insensitivities.
Evaluate the test items
: This involves testing the items with a sample group of students to assess the reliability and validity of the items.
Conduct a pilot study of the overall items
: This step involves administering the test to a small group of students to assess the overall quality of the items and to identify any areas for improvement. The results of the pilot study will help to inform any necessary modifications to the test items.