Testing and Assessment
Amanda Kendle
Latest Articles
Online assessment is just starting to change the way teachers think about assessing their students.
Evaluating assessments and tests: Not just an "add-on"
Formally evaluating your assessment tasks can really help improve their quality and effectiveness. This article gives an overview of what such an evaluation process might involve.
Using reflective portfolios: A case study of medical students
Reflective portfolios can be a very powerful educational tool. This article describes a successful case of using them to assess medical students in the areas of ethical behaviour, self-knowledge and cultural differences.
Has the internet turned our students into great big cheats?
There will always be students who find ways to cheat the system, but has the internet made this problem worse?
Case study questions: An exam alternative
Often essays or multiple-choice questions can't really test students on real-life scenarios. Evolving case studies can, and can be useful for many disciplines
Writing them well: Multiple-choice questions Part 2
In some circles, multiple-choice questions are "in the doghouse". They don't have to stay there: they CAN be well-written.
Overcoming test and exam anxiety
Tests and exams can be terrifying experiences but there are plenty of solutions for both teachers and students.
Closing the loop: Feedback and follow-up
The job of testing and assessment isn't really finished until students receive feedback on what went well and what they can improve.
Different takes on essay questions: For teachers and students
Tired of using or completing boring-sounding essay questions for assessment? Here are some ways to breathe new life into those old topics.
Collaborative Group Assessment Tasks
Group assessment tasks are a good way to mimic the types of projects students may face beyond education: but there are a number of important issues to consider.