Patricia Joie E.

Geroy

Differentiatetiate Teacher- made test from Standardized Test.

Basically teacher made tests are used to evaluate the progress of the students in school. However , the
specific use of tests may vary from school to school and teacher or teacher. Students, teachers, and
other administrative personnel can use the test results. These exams are really easy to use. Teachers can
examine pupils’ strengths and weaknesses.

A standardized test is a measurement tool that accurately measures what it is intended to measure with
a consistent result. The standardizing process necessitates a more critical examination.

How do you classify test According to the following?

C. According to the Number of Persons to whom test is given.

When test are classify according to the number of persons to whom test is given it is either individual
test or Group test. Individual test this test is administered to only one person at a time. Examples are
personality tests that can be given to only one person at a time. However, group test this is a test that
can be given to more than one person at a time. Intelligence tests and achievement tests are usually
given

G. According to the Amount to be Performed

When test are classify according to the amount to be performed it is either Maximum-performance test
or Typical performance test. Maximum -performance test In this the examinee is urged to accomplish as
much as he can to show his ability, capacity, etc. Examples are intelligence, aptitude, and achievement
tests. However, Typical performance test this tries to reveal what a person really is. The examinee is
urged to answer all items honestly. Examples are tests of personality, vocational interest, emotional
adjustments, etc. Time limits are not important.

What are the Advantage of Standard test? Their limitations?

Standard tests are generally valid and reliable. This are accompanied by manuals of instructions
concerning their administration and scoring and so there are no problems how they are administered
and scored. It have norms with which a test results are compared and given meaning. Hence,
interpretation of test results is easy. It can be used again and again provide they are not given to the
same group twice. Their validity and reliability will be affected because of the effect of practice if given
again and again to the group. It provide a comprehensive coverage of the basic knowledge, skills,
abilities, and other traits that are generally considered essential.

Limitations of Standard Test

 Since standard tests are for general use, their contents may not really correspond to the expected
outcomes of the instructional objectives in a particular school, subject, or course. This is especially true
with standard achievement tests. Hence, very careful selection has to be done if standard tests are to be
used for measurement. Since standard tests are very objective they may not be able to measure the
ability to reason, explain, contrast, organize one’ ideas, and the like. Standard tests of the right kind for a
purpose may be very scarce and hard to find.