Matching Type Test

Reporter: Pearl Joy B. Delima BSED 3 Math

 What is Matching Type Test?
• Matching type item consists of two columns. Column A contains the
descriptions and must be placed at the left side while Column B contains
the options and placed at the right side. The examinees are asked to match
the options that are associated with the description(s).
 Guidelines in Constructing Matching
Type of Test
1. The descriptions and options must be short and homogeneous.
2. The descriptions must be written at the left side and marked it with
Column A and the options must be written at the right side and marked it
with Column B to save time for the examinees.
3. There should be more options than descriptions or indicate in the
directions that each option may be used more than once to decrease the
chance of guessing.
 Guidelines in Constructing Matching
Type of Test
4. Matching directions should specify the basis for matching. Failure to
indicate how matches should be marked can greatly increase the time
consumed by the teacher in scoring.
5. Avoid too many correct answers.
6. When using names, always include the complete name (first name and
surname) to avoid ambiguities.
7. Use numbers for the descriptions and capital letters for the options to
avoid confusions to the students that have a reading problem.
 Guidelines in Constructing Matching
Type of Test
8. Arrange the options into a chronological order or alphabetical order.
9. The descriptions and options must be written in the same page.
10. A minimum of three items and a maximum of seven items for elementary
level and a maximum of seventeen items for secondary and tertiary levels.
 Example of Matching Type Test
Direction: Match the function of the part of computer in Column A with its
name in Column B. Write the letter of your choice before the number.
Column A Column B
___1.Stores information waiting to be used A. Central Processing Unit
___2. Considered as the brain of the computer B. Hard Drive
___3. Hand-held device used to move the cursor C. Hardware
___4. An example of an output device D. Mass Storage Device
___5. Stores permanent information in the E. Mouse
computer F. Monitor
___6. Physical aspect of the computer G. Processor
___7. Used to display the output H. Printer
___8. The instruction fed into the computer I. Random Access Memory
___9. Pre-loaded data J. Read Only Memory
___10. Permits a computer to store large K. Software
amount of data L. Universal Serial Bus
 Advantages of Matching Type Test
1. It is simpler to construct than a multiple-choice type of test.
2. It reduces the effect of guessing compared to the multiple-choice and true
or false type of tests.
3. It is appropriate to assess the association between facts.
4. Provides easy, accurate, efficient, objective and reliable test scores.
5. More content can be covered in the given set of test.
 Disadvantages of Matching Type Test
1. It measures only simple recall or memorization of information.
2. It is difficult to construct due to problems in selecting the descriptions and
options.
3. It assesses only low level of cognitive domain such as knowledge and
comprehension.