MODULE ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING 1

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Instructors can benefit from using TOS to make decisions about test production more clear and to
improve the accuracy of teacher assessments based on tests used in the classroom. Although this
concept may be used in a wide range of assessment frameworks, it is typically linked to the
PRE-ACTIVITY
development of traditional summative examinations. The TOS can help teachers decide what
kinds of items to include on their assessments by comparing the number of class hours spent on
each objective
Directions: with the
Answer the following
cognitive level at which each objective was acquired. 
questions.

1. What is TOS? Why do teachers create one?

2. What are the teaching objectives? Give example of objectives aligned to the core of
knowledge.
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meaningful inferences from the results.

3. Why it is important to create a valid and reliable test items?

4. How will you determine that test items is reliable and valid?

It must produce consistent outcomes in order for an exam or assessment to be regarded as reliable.
Divergences from data trends and unusual outcomes or replies may indicate that a particular exam
question is deceptive or inaccurate.