Assesment

Generating Test Questions
Theresa uses this activity as a creative means to discover what her students have learned. She then uses their questions as she develops the final exam.

Your Test is Creating The Ultimate Test!
Your task is to create a test on force, motion, and energy concepts. Follow the directions below and read the scoring rubric (how you will be graded). Your questions must be in multiple-choice format with A-D choices.
Test Criteria
  • Your test must include 25 questions: 20 about force and motion concepts, and 5 questions on energy. Your questions should be based on the activities we have done in class.

  • Use pictures and diagrams in your questions or answers for at least 10 of the questions.

  • Create an answer key on a separate sheet of paper.

  • You must work independently.

  • Be sure to choose what you think are the most important concepts as you write your questions.
Scoring Guide
55 points total Exceeds Criteria Meets Criteria Does Not Meet No Evidence
 
Exceeded expectations
Included all that was required.
Missing some pieces.
Provides little or no evidence.
Included 25 questions. - (5 points)        
All questions are correctly stated with reasonable choices and one correct answer. - (10 points)        
Used at least 10 pictures and diagrams to provide more meaning on questions and/or answers. - (10 points)        
Important concepts selected. - (5 points)        
Questions are at an appropriate difficulty level for 8th grade. - (5 points)        
Questions and answers show depth of understanding of the concept by the test-writer (you). - (10 points)        
Provided answer key on separate sheet. - (5 points)        
Test is neat and readable. - (5 points)