1. The document discusses the key characteristics of good assessment items, including conformity, accuracy, clarity, and suitability.
2. Conformity refers to an item aligning with the curriculum, giving students a fair chance to learn the content, and adhering to test specifications.
3. Accuracy means the item effectively assesses the intended construct and topic. Clarity means the language and instructions are easy to understand.
4. Suitability means the difficulty level, importance of content, and fairness of the item are appropriate. Good items cover different difficulty levels and are unbiased.
5. Items are evaluated against these characteristics and classified as acceptable, rejected, or kept in view for further review based on meeting