The document discusses checklists, which are lists that allow the recorder to note the presence or absence of items. Checklists record facts rather than judgements on a scale. They are useful for observations and evaluations as they systematize the recording process and ensure completeness. When constructing a checklist, the purpose must be clear and items should be logically organized into categories. Checklists can take various forms like lists, true/false questions, statements to check, or multiple choice items. They are a simple but effective tool for data collection.

1. Dr. Jyoti Sankar Pradhan
Associate Professor
P.G. Department of Education
Fakir Mohan University
Vyasa Vihar, Balasore-756019
Odisha, India

2. Concept of Checklist
The checklist consists of a prepared list of items, with a
place to check the presence or absence of an item or to
mark it by ‘Yes’ or ‘No’. For checking either ( ) or (X)
marks can be used. Checklist is a simple type of device
consisting of a prepared list of item. It is similar to a rating
scale in appearance, but differ in the judgement pattern it
makes. In a rating scale, the degree or extent of presence
of a given characteristic is recorded along a scale.
Whereas, a checklist records only the presence or absence
of a characteristic.

3. Concept of Checklist
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It must be noted that a checklist records facts, not
judgements. It saves time and ensures quick observation.
It systematises and facilitates the recording of observation.
Checklist is a type of questionnaire in the form of a set of
categories for the respondents to check. It ensures the
completeness of details of the data. Responses to the
checklist items are largely a matter of fact, not of
judgement.

4. Uses and Purposes of Checklist
1. The chief purpose of the checklist is to call attention to
various aspects of an object or situation, to see that
nothing of importance is over looked.
2. Quite useful when evaluation depends on observation.
3. Can be used as a self-reporting technique.
4. Used to evaluate various school programmes and
practices.
5. Used as an instrument in educational appraisal of studies-
of school building plan, property, text books,
instructional procedures etc.

5. Uses and Purposes of Checklist
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6. Can be used in the class room to determine the deficiency
of a student in reading, achievement etc.
7. Saves time and ensures quick observation.
8. Systematises and facilitates the recording of observation.
9. Records facts, not judgements.
10.Sometimes, checklist is used to rate some personality
traits and interests.

6. Construction of Check List
The following hints may be taken into consideration while
preparing a check list.
 At the outset, the purpose of the checklist must be clearly
outlined.
 Requisite information on some aspects may not be readily
available. So before construction of a checklist, such
information may be gathered from the experts in those fields.
 The list of items in it may be continuous or divided into groups
of related items.
 Items are to be arranged in categories and the categories are to
be arranged in logical or psychological order. Related items are
to be grouped together.

7. Construction of Check List
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 Terms used in the checklist are to be clearly defined.
 Checklist should ensure completeness and comprehensiveness.
 The following styles of arrangement of items may be adopted
in constructing a checklist. Checklist items may be arranged by
following any one of the following styles or in combination.
1. List type arrangement
2. Alternate response type arrangement
3. Statement or sentence type arrangement
4. Multiple choice type arrangement

8. Construction of Check List
Cont…
1. List type arrangement
All items or behaviour found in a situation are to be checked.
Example: Check the behaviours of this student inside the laboratory during the
practical class by putting ( ) marks in the blanks provided against each activity.
 Completes the work once started.
 Handles the apparatus perfectly.
 Performs the assignment with confidence.
 Follows direction
 Works cooperatively with others.
 Shares materials with others.
 Seeks help when needed.
 Performs the task sincerely.
 Keeps equipments in proper places after the work is over.
 Keeps the working bench neat and clean.

9. Construction of Check List
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2. Alternate response type arrangement
A statement will be given with two possible choices such
as True or False. Respondent has to check it by giving a
( ) mark.
Example: Free mid-day meals is given at your school
every day. True/False
Sometimes the statement is given in question form and the
respondent is asked to check with a ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.
Example: Does your M.Ed dept. library function
well? Yes/No

10. Construction of Check List
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3. Statement or sentence type arrangement
Items are given in positive statements and the respondent
has to check it by putting a ( ) mark in the space provided
for it.
Example:1.The school functions as a
community centre.( )
2. Staff meeting is held monthly.( )

11. Construction of Check List
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4. Multiple choice type arrangement
The items are expressed in sentences and appropriate
responses are require to complete the sentences. The
correct response out of the supplied responses is checked
or underlined or encircled.
Example: 1. The periodical class tests are held-----------
(fortnightly, monthly, quarterly, irregularly)
2. The social science club of the B.Ed dept.
organises activities-----------
(weekly, fortnightly,monthly,irregularly)

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