Chapter 7 Objectives

After studying this chapter and completing the structured exercises in the module, you should be able to do the following.

• Describe the main components of assessment specifications needed to design or select written, structured-response (W-SR) assessment tools.
  
• Select W-SR item formats that are best suited to measure learning outcomes represented in the achievement domain.
  
• Develop assessment specifications, including a table of specifications, to guide item development or selection for a W-SR assessment tool.
  
• Apply rules for writing different types of written, structured response (W-SR) items, namely, matching, fill-in-the blank, true-false, and multiple choice.
  
• Evaluate the quality of W-SR items constructed to match particular specifications.
  
• Construct and assemble W-SR assessment tools to meet specifications (OR Select assessments to meet specifications).
  
• Conduct a content-based validation followed by revision of W-SR items and the overall assessment tool.

The purpose of the Chapter Highlights is to help you remember key concepts. As you review the summary, click on underlined terms (terms with activated links) to retrieve glossary definitions. If too many terms seem unfamiliar or you miss too many items on the structured comprehension exercises and tests provided for each chapter in this computer module, you may want to re-read the chapter or see your instructor.