Assessment Methods and Guidelines

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Purpose of True/False (T/F) Items

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Assess binary knowledge (e.g., true/false, yes/no).

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Structure of T/F Items

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Clear, declarative, binary statements.

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Guidelines for T/F Items

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Avoid opinions, double negatives, and misleading qualifiers. Ensure equal number of true and false items. Leave complex material for other item types.

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Pros of T/F Items

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Easy to write, administer, and score.

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Cons of T/F Items

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Easy to guess; may encourage memorization over deep understanding.

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What is CTF?

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Confidence-weighted T/F: Students rate confidence in their answers.

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Findings on CTF

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Tracks learning over time, reduces guessing, can predict performance on other formats (e.g., essays).

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Definition of Portfolios

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A collection of student work showing effort, progress, and achievement.

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Purpose of Portfolios for Students

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Track growth and apply feedback.

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Purpose of Portfolios for Teachers

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Compare across groups, give feedback, involve parents.