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1. Essays: These help measure a student’s ability to organize, interpret, interpret, evaluate and apply knowledge. Essays are categorized into extended response ( no major boundary are set) and restricted essays ( with set boundaries on the answer required and on the organization) Essays provide in depth analysis of issues.
2. Short answer questions: These are used where the assessment is to cover a wide content area. They are not suitable for testing complex learning outcomes.
3. Objective tests: these take the form of “Multiple Choice”, “true –false” or “Matching “questions.
4. Direct observation: This mode of assessment may be used in evaluating complex interpersonal areas where no alternative forms of assessment are available. The teacher can tell a lot about students by observing the performance and interaction in the classroom. It can be improved by the use of observation checklist and rating form
5 Oral “viva-voce” examination. This entails the oral presentation of written papers such as term paper. This mode is used where one wishes to discriminate among top students by providing a challenge with in-depth questioning. They can be used for individual or groups and their main purpose are
a) Testing the ability to speak
b) Determining the subject knowledge
c) Gauging the ability to work together in groups.
6) Open book exam. These would involve challenging exams at which the students have the option to refer to their classroom notes and textbooks
7) Quizzes. These are impromptu short written tests whereby one or two test are given without notice.
8) Test. Tests may be set at interval of a week, fortnight, month or any other specified period. Such tests are set after a unit or theme is covered. It is expected to find out how far the themes are comprehended.
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