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.

1. Test Administration
ABDULLAH
REGISTRATION NUMBER
IERC320231015
COURSE: ASSESSMENT IN EDUCATION(EDU 541)
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY KUST

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.