5. Tests: Assessing Learning
Published Online: 1 DEC 2011
DOI: 10.1002/9781118256039.ch5
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Book Title
E-Learning by Design, 2nd Edition
Additional Information
How to Cite
Horton, W. (2011) Tests: Assessing Learning, in E-Learning by Design, 2nd Edition, Pfeiffer, San Francisco, CA, USA. doi: 10.1002/9781118256039.ch5
Publication History
- Published Online: 1 DEC 2011
- Published Print: 26 SEP 2011
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780470900024
Online ISBN: 9781118256039
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- formal tests;
- test questions;
- composition questions;
- performance questions;
- feedback
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Decide why you are testing
Measure accomplishment of objectives
Select the right type of “question”
Write effective questions
Combine questions effectively
Give significant feedback
Advance your testing
Explain the test
Consider alternatives to formal tests
In closing …