Tool to Evaluate the TOS and TQ

What to Check Guide Questions Yes No

1. Was the TOS constructed and submitted prior to the writing of /

Table of Specification

the test questions?

2. Does the TOS follow the prescribed template/format? /

3. Are the learning competencies with LC Codes to be measured /

in the test, written in the TOS?
4. Are the unpacked learning competencies written after the /
main LC? (if required)
5. Are the learning competencies, the intended LCs as shown in /
the MELCs manual?
6. Are the expected number of sessions been followed? /

7. Are the number of items for each grade level been followed? /

8. Are the item placements in series/sequence? /

9. Are the directions clear? /

TestQuestions

10. Does each test item measure an important /

learningoutcome included in the table of specifications?
11. Are the test items according to the rules of construction for /
the type(s) chosen?
12. Are the questions or items for LOTS - Remembering and /
Understanding been categorized/written according to Blooms
Taxonomy?
13. Are the questions or items for MOTS - Applying and /
Analyzing been categorized/written according to Blooms
Taxonomy?
14. Are the questions or items for HOTS - Evaluating and /
Creating been categorized/written according to Blooms
Taxonomy?
/

15. Is there a prepared answer key? /

Answer Key

16. Are the answers the only best/correct answers? /

17. Is there a provision of “Suggested/Expected answer” in an /
essay or in the illustration types of test?
18. Is there a rubric to be used for an Essay Type of test, or /
other similar items which may allow the students to have
freedom of responses?

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 19. Are the font style, font size, paper size, and orientation being /
Layout
used appropriate for the particular grade level? (Pls. refer to the
technical specifications)
20. Are the top and sides margins 1” and the bottom margin 1 /
cm to give space for the writer’s details? (Pls. refer to the
technical specifications)
21. Are there page numbers? /
22. Are the page number centered at the bottom of the page? /
23. Are the citations for graphics and visuals placed on the same /
page?
(Pls. refer to the sample TQ)
24. Are the “figures” and “tables” written/placed using the /
suggested format? (Pls. refer to the sample TQ)
25. Is the heading, Example: FIRST WRITTEN TEST IN /
EARTH SCIENCE QUARTER 1, SY 2021-2022
written in bold, centered and used 12” font size?
(Pls. refer to the sample TQ)
26. Is the word Directions: written in bold and has a /
colon after it? (Pls. refer to the sample TQ)

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