Discuss disadvantages of using multiple-choice test items.

Discuss two of the following types of strategies you will use to evaluate learning outcomes in the Nursing Fundamentals course:

•   portfolio

•   papers and essays

•   role playing

•   oral questioning

•   audio and video recording

•   service learning

1.  Describe one advantage for each of the strategies you will use.

2.  Describe one disadvantage for each of the strategies you will use.

C.  Describe how criterion- and norm-referenced tests will be used in the Nursing Fundamentals course by doing the following:

1.  Discuss how criterion-referenced tests will be used in the Nursing Fundamentals course.

2.  Discuss how norm-referenced tests will be used in the Nursing Fundamentals course.

D.  Discuss construction of test items and responses as it relates to the development of the Nursing Fundamentals course by doing the following:

1.  Discuss advantages of using true-false test items.

2.  Discuss disadvantages of using true-false test items.

3.  Discuss advantages of using multiple-choice test items.

4.  Discuss disadvantages of using multiple-choice test items.

E.  Write one multiple-choice item for one of the learning objectives you created in part A2.

1.  Describe key considerations involved with item stem construction.

2.  Describe key considerations involved with developing response options.

3.  Discuss how posttest reviews may benefit students.

F.  Identify cultural and societal factors that may impact students’ learning in the classroom.

1.  Describe how a student’s cultural and personal background could impact learning in the classroom.