Tests and Quizzes

Well-constructed tests and quizzes can do more than capture students' grasp of the material - they provide detailed feedback on teaching and, as some studies suggest, they can increase student learning as well. The following resources and strategies offer suggestions for constructing quizzes efficiently, equitably, and in ways that enhance learning.

Strategies and Resources

General

Multiple choice exams

Essay exams

Giving tests and quizzes online

Discouraging cheating on exams

DePaul resources

Additional Readings

Haladyna, T. (1994). Developing and validating multiple-choice test items. Hillsdale, N.J. : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. Available at DePaul Library: 371.261 H157D1994

---.(1997). Writing test items to evaluate higher order thinking. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn& Bacon. Available at Office for Teaching, Learning and Assessment.

 

 

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