Objective Test

Types of test to measure knowledge, Process and Understanding
Objective test
 tests that require only one and one correct answer
 it is difficult to construct but easy to check
1. Pencil and Paper Test – the test is written on the paper written on the paper and requires a pencil to write.
a.SIMPLE RECALL - this is the most common tool to measure knowledge. There are varieties of simple
recall test to include;
 Fill in the blanks
 Enumeration
 Identification
 Simple recall
b. ALTERNATIVE RESPONSE TEST – this is the type of pencil and paper test where two options are
provided. The item can be stated in question or a statement.
 TRUE or FALSE
eg. The Philippine population has reached one million.
 YES or NO
eg. Has the Philippine population reached one million?
c. MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST - this is the type identified as the most versatile test type because it can
measure a variety of learning outcome. It consists of a problem and a list of suggested solutions.
The incomplete statements, or direct question is called STEM. The list of suggested solutions in word,
numbers, symbols, or phrases are called ALTERNATIVES, OPTIONS or CHOICES.
The correct alternatives is called the ANSWER while the remaining options or choices are called
DISTRACTERS, DISTRACTORS or DECOYS.
1. CORRECT ANSWER TYPE – other alternatives are clearly wrong and only one is the correct answer. This
can be constructed in either direct question or completion of the sentence.
EXAMPLES:
DIRECT QUESTION:
1. What is NOT a member of ASEAN 2015 economic community?
a. Vietnam b. Korea c. Malaysia d. Philippines
INCOMPLETE SENTENCE
A country in southeast Asia which is not a member of the ASEAN 2015 economic community is
a. Vietnam b. Korea c. Malaysia d. Philippines
2. BEST ANSWER TYPE – all the alternatives are correct but only one is the best. Example:
DIRECT QUESTION:
What do progressive educators consider as the most important factor in the teaching learning process?
a. Teacher b. Books c. Learner d. principal
INCOMPLETE SENTENCE:
According to the progressive educators, the most important factor in the teaching-learning process is
a. Teacher b. Books c. Learner d. Principal
 MATCHING TYPE TEST - the most common matching type is made up of two parallel columns, the
first column (A) as the premise that present the problem and the second column(B) that provides the
answer.
RELATIONSHIP THAT CAN BE USED IN MATCHING TYPE TEST

PERSONS ACHIEVEMENTS
DATES HISTORICAL EVENTS
TERMS DEFINITIONS
PRINCIPLE ILLUSTRATION
PARTS FUNCTIONS
MACHINES USES
DISEASES CAUSES
Perfect Matching Type is the number of premises in Column A is less than the number of responses in
Column B. The response can only be used once.
Example:
 In Column A are popular descriptions of Presidents during their term of office. Match them with the
names of Philippine Presidents in Column B.
Column A (Premise) Column B (Responses)
1. Ramon Magsaysay A. Man of the Masses
2. Carlos P. Garcia B. People Power
3. Corazon C. Aquino C. Filipino First Policy
D. Champions of First Land Reform Law
Imperfect Matching Type is the number of premises in Column A are not equal to the number of the responses
in Column B, or the other way around. The response or the premise can be used more than once.
Example:
Column A (Premise) Column B (Responses)
1. Consumer Oriented A. Michael Scriven Model
2. Responsive Model B. Daniel Stufflebeam
3. CIIP Model C. Robert Stake
4. Goal Free Model D. Ralph Tyler
5. Phi Delta Kappa Model
 Subjective Test- Learning outcomes which indicate learner’s ability to originate, and express ideas is
difficult to test through objective type test. Hence, in subjective type test, answer through reflections,
Insights and opinion can be given through essay.
Essay Test items allow students to freedom of response. Students are free to select, relate and present ideas in
their own words. The type of answers would reflect the extent of the learner’s knowledge of the subject matter,
ability to use higher order thinking skills and express ideas in an accurate creative and appropriate language.
Restricted Response Item is like an expanded form of short answer type objective test. There is a limit on both
the content, scope and the form of student response. It is most useful in measuring learning outcomes that
require the interpretation and application of data in a specific area.
Examples:
1. What are the main body parts of plan? Describe each part.
2. Why is the barometer one of the most useful instrument to forecast the weather? Explain in one paragraph.
Extended Response Item is when student is generally free to select any factual information that can help in
organizing the response. The contents of an extended essay will depend on the analysis, synthesis, evaluation
and other higher order thinking skills of the test takers.
Examples:
1. Evaluate the significance of the result of national referendum of Scotland to the global peace condition.
2. What can you say about NATO’s position on the ISIS?
3. Comment on the term “new normal” that refers to the environmental condition and climate change.
Types of essay that measure complex learning outcomes
Type of Essay Test Item Examples of Complex Learning

Outcomes that can be Measured
Restricted Response Essay Items Essay Items

Ability to:
 Explain cause – effect relationships
 Describe application of principles
 Formulate valid conclusion
 Enumerate and explain
 Explain methods and procedure
Extended Response Essay Items Ability to:
 Organize ideas
 Integrate learning
 Design an experiment
 Evaluate the worth of ideas

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