QUALITIES OF A GOOD TEST - English Methodology
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1. A good test takes into account the aims and objectives of teaching English
2. Validity:
- A test is valid when it actually tests the objectives it intends to test.
3. Reliability:
- Reliability of a test is determined by its consistency in results. It should score even if it is examined by different persons at different times. The test that gives different results on different occasions is not reliable. The more similar the scores are the more reliable the test is.
4. Practicability:
- While preparing the test, the teachers should see that the test prepared by them should be practicable for administration. The test should be neither too long nor too short. An average student should be able to complete it within the stipulated time. It should keep the students busy all the time.
5. Objectivity:
- A good teat should be objective and specific in nature. The responses expected from the students should be stated specifically in scoring key so that it will yield the same score irrespective of the examiner who values the answer script.
6. Scorability:
- The test paper should be supplemented with the scoring key and marking scheme. It should not create any ambiguity in scoring. It should provide scope for scientific valuation. The scoring system should be easy and fair.
7. Clarity:
- The questions in a test should be precise and clear. Clear instructions should be given to the students
8. Difficulty Level:
- The test items should neither be too easy nor too difficult. They should cater to the needs of the high achievers, average achievers and low achievers.
9. items should be spread over all units and all learning objectives. They should cover the whole syllabus.