Lesson 4 Assessing Knowledge and Simple Understanding

NAME ___TYPE YOUR NAME_______________ SCORE________

Activity1

1. Identify each of the following descriptions as declarative (D) or procedural (P)

and as recall (R) or understanding (U).( Note that each item requires two answers)
_D_ _R_ a. Define procedural knowledge
_D_ _R_ b. What is the sequence of steps in preparing an objective test?
_P_ _U_ c. Give an example of a multiple-choice item that measures application.
_P_ _U_ d. List three suggestions for constructing matching items.
_P_ _U_ e. Predict whether students will have questions about how to answer the
items in the test.
_P_ _R_
f. Review the strategy a teacher has used to construct binary-choice test
items to determine if they can be improved

2. Match the suggestions or descriptions from Column A with the type(s) of

objective tests in Column B. Each type of item may be used once, more than
once, or not at all; each suggestions or descriptions may have more than one
correct match.
Column A Column B
_E_1. Generally more time-consuming to construct a. Completion
_B_2. Scoring may be a problem b. Short answer
_C_3. Effectively measures relations c. Matching
_D_4. Conveniently constructed from instructional materials d. Binary choice
_C_5. Responses ordered logically e. Multiple choice
_E_6. Correct answers spread equally among all possible
choices
_A_7. Verbatim language from textbooks is avoided
_D_8. Uses clear, concise statements
_A_9. Uses blanks of equal length

3. Using the checklist for writing objective items, evaluate each of the following
items and revise it so it will be improved.

a. Match the planets with each characteristics

Column A Column b
__1. Earth a. Nearest planet from the sun
__2. Venus b. The ringed planet
__3. Jupiter c. Largest planet
__4. Mercury d. Third planet from the sun
__5. Saturn e. Brightest planet
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Comments for improvement: Matching Type

1. The premise column should be phrased longer than the response column.

Column A Column B
___1. Nearest planet from the sun a. Earth
___ 2. The ringed planet b. Venus
___ 3. Largest planet c. Jupiter
___ 4.Third planet from the sun d. Mercury
___ 5. Brightest planet e. Saturn

2. Direction should be grammatically improved. The direction should be like

this: Match the planet’s characteristic in Column A with the list of planets in
Column B. Write the letter of the planet next to the number of the
corresponding descriptions. Each planet in Column B may be used once,
more than once, or not at all. The word characteristics should be change to
characteristic as the premises from Column A conveys single meaning.
3. Column B instead of Column b.
4. Include at least two options which do not match with any of the premises.

b. Circle the correct answer.

Biodegradable substances are
a. Nonrenewable resources
b. Materials that can be broken down into substances that are simpler
and do not result in environmental pollution
c. Becoming less popular
d. Like fossil fuels
Comments for improvement: Multiple Choice
1. Write the stem as a clearly described question. The stem should be longer than
the answer provided.
2. The question should have only one answer, not several possible answers.
3. Rephrase words from textbooks.

d. ______ is the father of educational psychology.

Comments for improvement: Completion
1. Place one blank at the end of the sentence. For example: The name of the
father of educational psychology is ____________________.
2. The blank provided should be longer.
3. Paraphrase sentences from textbooks and other materials

e. How does energy from the sun affect the Earth?

Comments for improvement: Short answer
1. State the item so that only one correct answer is correct.
2. Do not use questions verbatim from the textbooks and other instructional
materials.
3. State the item so that the required answer is brief.
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NAME ___TYPE YOUR NAME_________ SCORE________

Activity 2
Choose any topic/lesson related to your major field of specialization. Attach a copy of
that lesson. Construct sample items as directed.
Note: Include the test directions and provide the answer key to the items. Remember
that all the items will assess knowledge and simple understanding only.
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Binary Choice
Direction: True or False. Read each of the following statement carefully. Write T if the
statement is True and F is the statement is False.
Question __T_1. Occupational health risks is the possibility of suffering health
impairments from exposure to a hazard.
Question:__F_2. Cuts are an injury that is obtain from accidentally touching hot surfaces
of an equipment in food service industry

Multiple Choice
Direction: Encircle the letter that corresponds to the BEST answer. There is only one
BEST answer for each question.
Question 1. Which of the following is NOT a reason for establishing good occupational
safety and health standards?
a. Legal
b. Moral
c. Expensive
d. Economic

Question 2. It is part of public health and recognized by government and international

organizations that is concerned with the safety, health and welfare of the people at work.
a. Occupational Safety Hazards
b. Occupational Safety and Health
c. Occupational Safety and Health Act
d. None of the above

Completion Items
Direction: Fill in the blank the correct answer on column B. Write only the letter of
answer on the blank provided.
Question 1. It is a term that is potential source of harm and adverse health effect on
workers and refers to the source of risk is called __hazard_.
Question 2. The primary federal law that requires employers to provide safety standards
in the workplace is established by Occupational Safety Act (OSHA).

Short Answer
Direction: Write the word described by the statement in the space provided
Question 1. The path food travels in a food service operation from receiving to serving.
____Flow of food__.

Question 2. These are the most common and will be present in most workplaces, includes
unsafe conditions. _____Safety hazards_

Matching items (at least 5 items)

Direction: Match column A with the correct answer on column B. Write only the letter of
answer on the blank provided.
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Column A Column B

__e__ 1. Accidental ignition of hot oils and a. Burns

greases, paper materials coming contact with the b. Cleaning chemicals
hot stoves and ovens c. CO poisoning
d. Ergonomic risks
__f__ 2. The result from prolonged exposure to hot e. Fires
equipment. f. Heat stress

__a__ 3. An injury acquired from contact with hot

surfaces.

__d__ 4. Injuries from repetitive motions.

__c__ 5. It is produced by incomplete burning of

solid, liquid and gaseous fuel.
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