Chapter 6

Summary: This chapter focused entirely on creating tests and quizzes. All aspects of their creation were explored including: using a variety of prompts and questions, types of test forms, making efficient forms, (ex: writing out true/false so that the students can circle one of the answers). The chapter explains the importance of making questions clear and understandable to the test taker. We were told that tests need to be kept as short as possible to avoid testing the student's ability to take tests. It only makes sense that if you can tell if a student understands a concept by asking them one or two questions then you should do that instead of making tons of questions that test the same thing. Basically this chapter talks about creating worth while tests and quizzes.

Key Thoughts: We liked the idea of using smaller tests and quizzes. smaller tests are less intimidating to students allowing them a chance to relax and actually think about what they know about the subject instead of see the test and saying "oh my, I'm never going to finish this." We all agree that the idea of the double test form was neat. It will make grading a much simpler task and provide students with feedback more quickly. I personally liked the idea of asking students to write down a question that they thought would be on the test and then asking them to answer it. It makes the students feel like they didn't study all the wrong stuff.