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ADDIE Design:
Design Tests
Learning Objective: The learner will be able to state how the test should be presented, how feedback provided, and what the structure of the test questions should be.
Many view testing as a negative process by which those that do not attain a certain level of performance are eliminated from further study or practice of a skill or profession.
While such testing might be appropriate for regulatory agencies; that should not be the purpose of testing in a course or training.
Testing has a positive role in a course or training. The goal is to evaluate the learner in order to provide constructive feedback and remediation when necessary.
This is an aid to learning that should focus on the course objectives and measure performance against them.
- Present tests in a positive way
- Impress in the learner that tests are a means of improving the leaning
- Provide plenty of reinforcement for correct answers
- Provide targeted feedback
- Provide encouragement when the learner responds incorrectly
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Unlike in a traditional classroom, online tests make use of quiz software (scripts or applications) that are programmed to evaluate the answers and provide feedback.
Typically the tests consist of:
- Test question
- Possible answer choices (multiple choice)
- Correct answer and reinforcement/feedback
- Wrong answer and remediation/feedback
Test questions should be clear, confusing questions should be left out. Full multiple choice questions are preferred over “true or false” or “all of the above” or “none of the above” type.
Most LMS have a testing tool. If you are not using an LMS do inquire about what testing tool you will be using in your course. There are a large number of scripts that may be used for this purpose and these can be found through a simple web search if need be.
Next go to ADDIE Design: Design Evaluation
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