Rev ed. of: Systematic assessment of learning outcomes. c2002.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-318) and index.
The role of assessment in instruction -- The language of assessment -- Developing instructional objectives -- Assessing critical thinking -- Implementing systematic test development -- Selected-response format: developing multiple-choice items -- Writing critical thinking multiple-choice items -- Selected-response format: developing true-false and matching items -- Constructed-response format: developing short-answer and essay items -- Assembling, administering, and scoring a test -- Preparing students for the licensure exam: the importance of NCLEX -- Establishing evidence of reliability and validity -- Interpreting test results -- Laboratory and clinical evaluation -- Assigning grades -- Instituting item banking and test development software