Guidelines for Developing, Administering the Essay Test

• Published in: NASSP Bulletin Vol. 66; no. 457; p. 47
• Main Authors: Albrecht, James E, Carnes, DuWayne
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.11.1982
• Subjects: Academic Achievement; Classroom Techniques; Course Objectives; Elementary Secondary Education; Essay Tests; Guidelines; Objective Tests; Student Evaluation; Test Construction; Testing

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)