Question

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a well designed achievement test :

• A. Allowance for subjective interpretation
• B. Emphasis on creative answers
• C. Focus on memorization rather than the understanding
• D. Strong reliability and validity

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Strong reliability and validity

• Reliability refers to the test's ability to produce consistent results, while validity refers to the test's ability to measure what it's intended to measure.

A reliable and valid achievement test should:

1. Reliably measure student learning outcomes, with consistent results across different test administrations.

2. Validly measure the specific knowledge, skills, or attitudes the test is intended to assess.