EDUC 300 - Midterm Exam SY25

A teacher notices that many students guessed answers correctly on a True-False test. What would have helped reduce guessing?

• Writing longer items with complex wording

• Using multiple-choice items instead

• Writing clear, specific statements without absolutes

• Giving students the answer key ahead of time

A math teacher wants to assess problem-solving and explanation skills. Which test type should they use?

• Essay Test

• Multiple Choice

• True-False

• Matching Type

In reviewing test results, a teacher finds that almost everyone got one question correct. What does this indicate about the item?

• It was very difficult

• It was too easy

• It had good discrimination

• It was invalid

A teacher is creating a Matching Type test about scientific instruments and their uses. What guideline should they follow?

• Use unrelated concepts for variety

• Write answers longer than questions

• Ensure the lists are homogeneous and balanced

• Provide clues in the grammar of options

During analysis, a test item has a discrimination index of -0.25. What should the teacher do?

• Revise or discard the item

• Keep the item as it is

• Count it as correct for all students

• Ignore the result

A principal reviews a teacher’s exam and sees no Table of Specification (TOS). What risk does this pose?

• Items may be too easy

• Students may guess more

• The test may be too long

• The test may not align with learning outcomes

A TVET teacher wants to test welding safety rules in detail. Which assessment tool is MOST appropriate?

• Matching Type

• Essay Test

• Multiple Choice Test

• True-False

Students in a class claim some test items were “tricky” because of double negatives. What guideline did the teacher fail to follow?

• Writing clear, unambiguous statements

• Using distractors wisely

• Providing equal-length options

• Including a TOS

A teacher gives an exam where most items fall in the 0.40–0.60 difficulty range. What does this indicate?

• Items are too difficult

• Items are moderately difficult and acceptable

• Items should be discarded

• Students did not study

A science teacher wants to measure recall of terms like “photosynthesis” and “osmosis.” Which type of test is most efficient?

• Essay Test

• Completion Test

• Extended Response

• Matching Type Test