This document provides guidelines for constructing effective tests. It discusses what tests are used for, including motivating learners and guiding instruction. It also outlines specific guidelines for designing tests, such as using an appropriate sample of content, ensuring clarity of tasks, and allowing adequate timing. Tests should be designed to determine if learning objectives have been achieved and encourage improvement.

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2. Guidelines for Test Construction What is testing? “ Testing is generally concerned with turning performance into numbers .” (Baxter, 1997)

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11. TESTING Guidelines for Test Construction