ACHIEVEMENT TEST

ACHIEVEMENT TEST

An achievement test is a test of developed skill or knowledge. The most common type of achievement test is a standardized test developed to measure skills and knowledge learned in a given grade level, usually through planned instruction, such as training or classroom instruction. Achievement tests are often contrasted with tests that measure aptitude, a more general and stable cognitive trait.

Major steps involved in the construction of achievement test

• Planning of test
• Preparation of a design for the test
• Preparation of the blue print
• Writing of items
• Preparation of the scoring key and marking scheme
• Preparation of question-wise analysis

1. Planning of test

• Objective of the Test
• Determine the maximum time and maximum marks

2. Preparation of a design for the test

• Important factors to be considered in design for the test are:
• Weightage to objectives
• Weightage to content
• Weightage to form of questions
• Weightage to difficulty level.

  Weightage to objectives

• This indicates what objectives are to be tested and what weightage has to be given to each objective.

Sl.No	Objectives	Marks	Percentage
1	Knowledge	3	12
2	Understanding	2	8
3	Application	6	24
4	Analysis	8	32
5	Synthesis	4	16
6	Evaluation	2	8
Total		25	100

 Weightage to content

• This indicates the various aspects of the content to be tested and the weightage to be given to these different aspects.

Sl.No	Content	Marks	Percentage
1	Sub topic - 1	15	60
2	Sub topic - 2	10	40
Total		25	100

Weightage to form of questions

• This indicates the form of the questions to be included in the test and the weightage to be given for each form of questions.

Sl.No	Form of questions	No. of Questions	Marks	Percentage
1	Objective type	14	7	28
2	Short answer type	7	14	56
3	Essay type	1	4	16
Total		22	25	100

 Weightage to difficulty level

• This indicates the total mark and weightage to be given to different level of questions.

Sl.No	Form of questions	Marks	Percentage
1	Easy	5	20
2	Average	15	60
3	Difficult	5	20
Total		25	100

3. Preparation of the blue print

• Blue print is a three-dimensional chart giving the placement of the objectives, content and form of questions.

4. Writing of items

• The paper setter write items according to the blue print.
• The difficulty level has to be considered while writing the items.
• It should also checked whether all the questions included can be answered within the time allotted.
• It is advisable to arrange the questions in the order of their difficulty level.

5. Preparation of the scoring key and marking scheme

• In the case of objective type items where the answers are in the form of some letters or other symbol a scoring key is prepared.
• In the case of short answer and essay type questions, the marking scheme is prepared.
• In preparing marking scheme the examiner has to list out the value points to be credited and fix up the mark to be given to each value point.

6. Preparation of Question-wise Analysis

          In order to avoid all loopholes, the setter prepares a table containing all relevant details of all the items of test. This is done by making an analysis of each item. In terms of objectives, specification form of questions difficulty level, marks and estimated time. This analysis is very helpful to check whether all the aspects envisaged in the design and blueprint are satisfied by the test in its final form. If some mistakes are noticed, it should be rectified at this final stage.

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