Syllabus
Types of achievement tests.
Types of test items.
Construction steps of achievement test.
Characteristics of test items - difficulty, sensitivity.
Analysis of distractors.
Validity and reliability of test - formulas for their computation.
Test standardization.
Examples of standardized tests.
Models for comparison of tests.
Annotation
The course prepares students for their independent construction and use of achievement tests. Students are also introduced to international standardized tests such as GRE.