Bott, Paul : California State University, Long Beach

This well-organized, easy-to-read text fills a gaping hole in occupational teacher preparation, and will be particularly useful as a reference for first-year teachers. No other texts are written with the introductory instructor in mind. Students will easily follow the logic and appreciate how each of the chapters are related to each other and to principles of learning in general. No one occupation receives a preponderance of attention, so the book is readily used in general occupational teacher preparation courses, as well as those specific to one subject. This text has been used and critiqued by at least 600 students over the last five years, and provides a refreshing approach for those faced with the challenge of testing and measurement in the public education system.

Features

• Meaningful, hands-on examples from occupational subject matter. Practical suggestions for grading using all kinds of assessment techniques.
• Chapter on evaluation of instruction provides students with a demonstration of the system for creating a viable evaluation program.
• Chapter on "Non-Test Assessment Techniques" acknowledges that tests are not the only criteria upon which student performance is measured.

Chapter 1. Concepts of Testing and Measurement.

Measurement.
Criterion-Referenced testing.
Norm-Referenced Testing.
Testing in the Schools.
Are Tests All There Is?
What's This Book About?

Discussion Questions.
References.

Chapter 2. Principles of Learning and Teaching.

Learning Domains.
Cognitive Domain

• Affective Domain
• Psychomotor Domain
• Relationship of the Domains

Levels of Learning.

• Level 1 - General Knowledge
• Level 2 - Working Knowledge
• Level 3 - Qualified Knowledge

Performance Objectives.

Summary.
Exercises.
References.

Chapter 3. The Purposes of Tests in Schools.

Reteaching.
Advancement.
Reinforcement.
Grades.
Administrative Uses.
Tests for Guidance.
Curriculum Development.
Tests in Research.

Summary.
Discussion Questions.
Exercises.
References.

Chapter 4. Qualities of Good Tests.

Test Validity.
Reliability.
Objectivity.
Scoring Bias

• Student Interpretation

Discrimination.
Comprehensiveness.
Practicability.

Summary.
Discussion Questions.
Exercises.
References.

Chapter 5. Teacher-Made Tests.

General Principles.
Relate Test Items to Objectives

• Plan the Test
• Prepare the Test
• Try Out the Test
• Evaluate the Test

The Ethics of Testing.

Summary.
Discussion Questions.
Exercises.
References.

Chapter 6. Constructing True-False Items.

Advantages.
Limitations.
Regular True-False.
Cluster True-False.
Modified True-False.
Constructing True-False Items.

Summary.
Discussion Questions.
Exercises.

Chapter 7. Constructing Multiple-Choice Items.

Advantages.
Limitations.
Variations of Multiple-Choice Items.
One Right Answer

• Best Answer
• Association Items
• Analogy-Type Items
• Reverse Multiple-Choice

Rules for Constructing.

Summary.
Discussion Questions.
Exercises.
References.

Chapter 8. Constructing Completion Items.

Advantages.
Limitations.
Simple Completion Items.
Problem or Situation Items.
Identification Items.
Controlled Completion.
Listing, or Enumeration Items.
Constructing Completion Items.

Summary.
Discussion Questions.
Exercises.

Chapter 9. Constructing Matching Items.

Advantages.
Limitations.
Varieties of Items.
Constructing Matching Items.

Summary.
Discussion Questions.
Exercises.

Chapter 10. Essay Items.

Discussion.
Varieties of Items.
Rules for Construction.

Summary.
Discussion Questions.
Exercises.
References.

Chapter 11. Evaluating Manipulative Performance.

Progress Charts.
Checklists.
Performance Tests.
Uses and Advantages

• Limitations
• Measurable Aspects of Performance

Features of Manipulative Performance.
Rules for Construction.
Administering Manipulative Performance Tests.

Summary.
Discussion Questions.
Exercises.
References.

Chapter 12. Test Construction, Administration and Scoring.

Steps to Follow.
Card-File Test Building.
One Last Set of Rules.
Test Administration Attitude Distractions Cheating Instructions Supervision.
Scoring the Test Analyzing and Interpreting Test Results.

Discussion Questions.
Exercises.
References.

Chapter 13. Non-Test Assessment Techniques.

Homework.
Case Studies/Problem Solving Assignments.
Projects.
Observation.
Portfolios.
Assessing Affective Behavior.

Summary.
Exercises.
References.

Chapter 14. Assigning Grades.

Grading Systems.
Components of Grades.
The "Curve".

Discussion Questions.
Exercises.
References.

Chapter 15. Evaluation of Instruction.

Overview.
Evaluation of Instruction.
Effect of Instruction.
Evaluation of Teaching Plans.
Evaluation of Teacher Performance.

Discussion Questions.
Exercises.
References.

Appendices.
Appendix A. Performance Examination.
Appendix B. Item Analysis Forms.
Appendix C. Instructional Evaluation Forms.