Table of Specifications

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes a lesson objective?

• A description of how students feel about a topic

• A measurable skill students can demonstrate at the end of a lesson

• A teacher's intended focus for a lesson or activity

• A summary of the course content

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best illustrates a learning outcome?

• Students will be introduced to the concept of photosynthesis.

• Students will understand the causes of World War I.

• Students will be able to write a persuasive essay with a clear thesis and supporting evidence.

• The teacher will explain how to solve linear equations.

Multiple Choice

With which does a teacher start his/her lesson if he/she teaches in accordance with OBE?

• Clarifying the intended learning outcome for students

• Clarifying pre-requisite knowledge and skills

• Giving a diagnostic test

• Involving the class in an activity

Multiple Choice

When should assessment be planned/crafted in an outcomes-based education (OBE) framework?

• After delivering the lesson

• During the checking of outputs

• Before instruction begins

• Before, During, and After

Multiple Choice

What principle does OBE operate under?

• Begin with the end in mind

• Focus on the process

• Assess learning outcomes

• Encourage student participation

Multiple Choice

At what stage in assessment planning should a Table of Specifications (TOS) be created?

• After the test has been drafted

• Before creating the test items

• While scoring the exam

• When the cluster coordinator asked for a copy of it

Multiple Choice

What does the acronym L.I.P.A.T. stand for in the context of translating outcomes to objectives?

• Look, Identify, Pin, Align, Translate

• Learn, Identify, Plan, Align, Test

• Look, Identify, Plan, Assess, Test

• Learn, Identify, Pin, Align, Translate

Multiple Choice

What is the first step in translating outcomes to objectives?

• Identify the key concept and performance

• Look at the learning outcome carefully

• Align with test behavior

• Translate into assessment items

Multiple Choice

What is the general rule for the number of items to be included in a test for a 1 ½ hour class?

• 30-60 items

• 60-90 items

• 90-120 items

• 85-100 items

Multiple Choice

What does the number of hours spent teaching depend on?

• The actual number of hours

• The percentage of students

• The teaching methods used

• The curriculum design

Poll

How confident do you feel about creating TOS now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident