Guidelines for Developing, Administering the Essay Test

The essay test has the potential to remedy the discrepancy between announced course objectives and the objective test items that supposedly measure attainment of those objectives, according to the authors. Guidelines are provided for developing and administering essay tests. (Author/PGD)

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Published inNASSP Bulletin Vol. 66; no. 457; p. 47
Main Authors Albrecht, James E, Carnes, DuWayne
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.11.1982
Subjects
Academic Achievement
Classroom Techniques
Course Objectives
Elementary Secondary Education
Essay Tests
Guidelines
Objective Tests
Student Evaluation
Test Construction
Testing
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Summary:The essay test has the potential to remedy the discrepancy between announced course objectives and the objective test items that supposedly measure attainment of those objectives, according to the authors. Guidelines are provided for developing and administering essay tests. (Author/PGD)