This document discusses the importance of proper test administration procedures. It notes that standardized test administration helps ensure fairness, validity, reliability and security. It outlines key steps in the test administration process, including preparing for the test, administering it, scoring, analyzing results and reporting them. Proper procedures are important to obtain accurate and meaningful test results.
2. Test Administration
INTRODUCTION
TEST ADMINISTRATION PROCEDURES ARE DEVELOPED FOR AN EXAM
PROGRAM IN ORDER TO HELP REDUCE MEASUREMENT ERROR AND TO
INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF FAIR, VALID, AND RELIABLE
ASSESSMENT. SPECIFICALLY, APPROPRIATE STANDARDIZED
PROCEDURES IMPROVE MEASUREMENT BY INCREASING
CONSISTENCY AND TEST SECURITY.
3. Importance of Test Administration
Fairness
This ensures that the test results accurately reflect the test taker's abilities and not
their external factors
Validity
This means that the test accurately measures what it is intended to measure.
Reliability
Reliability means that the test scores consistently measure the test taker's abilities,
regardless of the test taker, the testing environment
Security
Proper test administration helps ensure that test materials are kept secure and
confidential
Standardization
meaning that every test taker is evaluated using the same procedures and
criteria, reducing the risk of errors
4. Preparing for Test Administration
Choose appropriate test
Set goals
Determine testing accommodations
Ensure testing materials are available
Set up the testing environment
5. Administering The Test
Provide clear and concise instructions
Monitor test-takers
Manage time effectively
Address any issues that arise
6. Scoring the Test
Establish a scoring rubric
Score the test accurately and consistently
Check for errors
Review the results with colleagues or other professionals
7. Analyzing Test Results
Look for patterns and trends
Identify strengths and weaknesses
Consider the implications of the results
Use the results to inform instruction and decision-making
8. Reporting Test Results
Provide feedback to test-takers and stakeholders
Report the results accurately and fairly
Follow established guidelines and policies
Maintain confidentiality of the results
9. Summary
Test administration refers to the process of administering a test to
individuals or groups in order to measure their knowledge, skills, abilities,
or other relevant factors.
Proper test administration is important to ensure that the test results are
accurate, reliable, and valid.
