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Ece 209: Statistics, Tests, Measurement &Amp; Evaluation Question Paper

Ece 209: Statistics, Tests, Measurement &Amp; Evaluation

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Pwani University question papers

Exam Year:2013

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF EDUCATION ARTS ECE
ECE 209: STATISTICS, TESTS, MEASUREMENT & EVALUATION
END SEMESTER II
TIME: 3HRS
a)Relate the term test, measurement, evaluation and assessment.(4mks)
b)i)
List three factors that would determine how you arrange test items in a
test.(3mks)
ii)Other than paper and pencil tests, which three other modes can be used to measure student performance?
(3mks)
c)i)Define the terms criterion
-referenced testing and norm-referenced testing(4mks)
ii)Give an example of how each of the above tests is applied in primary schools in Kenya.(2mks)
d)Examine the notion of using four alternatives in multiple choice items in KCPE examinations.(3mks)
e)At the end of term Mr. Kolou noted the following scores recorded in his daughter’s report. English 20, Kiswahili 70, Maths 80, Science 85
He concluded that his daughter is doing poorly in English and very well in Maths and Science. Explain three issues he has overlooked in making his conclusions.(6mks)
Q.2(15mks)
a)Explain the six levels of bloom’s Cognitive domain(3mks)
b)Prepare a test blueprint for an “end of term” test you plan to give to your students.(7mks)
c)Suggest two
strategies you would use to ensure that your blueprint
enhances test validity.(2mks)
d)Identify the most appropriate item type for your test. Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using this item.(3mks)

Q.3a)
Differentiate the following terms as used in scoring(3mks)
i)Holistic
ii) Analytic
iii)Annotated
b)Define the following terms:(3mks)
i)Item difficulty
ii)Item discrimination
iii)Distracter analysis
c)Outline 3 test-making decisions that can be made from interpretations of the indices in (b) above.(3mks)
d)Critique a test item with the following characteristics:(3mks)
Item difficulty: 0.8
Item discrimination: 0.4
e)Propose three strategies that a teacher can use to increase the
reliability of a test.(3mks)
Q.4(15mks)
a)Differentiate essay tests from multiple choice tests on the aspects of content coverage, the type of response expected, objectivity inscoring, and influence of guessing.
(8mks)
b)i)
Identify the point at which a teacher should prepare a marking scheme(1mk)
ii)Justify the need for having a marking scheme(3mks)
c)Explain three ways of enhancing reliability of a test during marking (3mks)
Q.5(15MKS)
Below are scores for standard five pupils in a Kiswahili exam. Use the figures to answer
Questions 3(a) to 3(d). Show your working clearly.
Score(X) Frequency(f)
70 2
85 4
62 5
34 1
90 2
81 2
82 1
78 10
88 1
71 3
59 3
69 6
a)
Draw a frequency polygon for the data set above(6mks)
b)From the graph determine the mode. Explain how this was found(2mks)
c)i)Calculate the standard deviation.(5mks)
iii)Interpret the standard deviation(2mks)

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