Writing

Correction
Items

The following have to be considered by the teacher in

writing this kind of test items:
Underline or italicize the word or phase to be
corrected in a sentence.
1.

Example
:
As to mode of administration the individual test is
the one administered to students simultaneously.
As to mode of administration the individual test is
the one administered to students simultaneously.

2. Specify in the instruction where

students will write their correction of the
underlined or italicized word or phase.
Example:
Write the correct answer of the underlined word to
the space provided before the question.
Correct the italicized word to make the statement
correct and write it to the space provided before the
question.
Change the underlined word to make the statement
correct and write it to the space provided after the
question.

3. Write items that measure higher levels of cognitive behavior.

example

Directions:
On the space provided for each number, change the underlined
words or phrases to make the statement correct.

Writing
identification
items

Following Guidelines:
1. The direction of the test should indicate clearly
what has to be identified, like persons, instruments,
dates, events, steps in a process and formulas.
Examples:
Identify the term being described. Write your answer
on the space provided before the number.
Identify what is referred to by the following phrases
or sentences. Write your answer on the space provided.
Identify the words that are described in the
statements below and write it on the space provided
before each number.

2. Sufficient space provided for the answer to each

item.
Examples:
1. A process of qualifying a students
performance in a learning area.
2. Making judgement about the quality of
students performance in a class.
1. A process of qualifying a students performance in a
learning
area.
2. Making judgement about the quality of students
performance in a class.

3. The question should not be copied

verbatim from the textbook.
Examples:
Wrong way:

Summative Test 1. it is a test given at the end of

instruction to determine students learning and assign
grades.
Right way:

Summative Test 2. it is evaluation undertaken by

teachers for grading purposes.

Directions:
Identify what is referred to by the following phrases or
sentences. Write your answer on the space provided.
1. Evaluation conducted by a teacher to determine how well the
students are coping with lesson.
2. Evaluation done prior to formal instruction to determine
students entry behavior in a learning area.
3. A method of assessment wherein the student has to write his
answer to questions or problem given.