University:
University of Colorado
Course:
EDUC 1020 | First Year Success at CU
Academic year:

2022
Views:

30

Pages:

4
Author:

Prince Sampson

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS (TOS) OBJECTIVES: AT THE END OF THE LESSON, STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO: Analyze the role of a Table of Specifications in ensuring alignment between assessment items and course objectives. Construct a basic Table of Specifications that organizes topics and aligns with intended learning outcomes. Value the importance of a Table of Specifications in promoting fairness and transparency in assessments. WHAT IS TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS? Table specification also known as test blueprint • Is a tool used to ensure that a test or assessment measures. • A two-way chart which describes the topics to be covered in a test and the number of items and points which associated with each topic. WHAT ARE THE PURPOSE OF TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS? Help teachers with test construction decisions. Effectiveness of teachers teaching. Improves the validity of teacher made tests. To ensure alignment between the items or elements of an assessment and the content, skills, or constructs that the assessment intends to assess.