Toolbox Examination

Designing a test

Designing a test of good quality related to your teaching activities and learning objectives is a challenging job. As Boud said (1994): 

Boud, 1994

Students can escape bad teaching; they can't avoid bad assessment

Boud, 1994

This an important statement to consider. Of course teaching is important, but in the end what counts for the student is that they pass or fail. Assessments have so many consequences. That's why, when designing a test, there are several steps that have to be taken into consideration, see below.  
The toolbox for designing a test provides you with information on each of the steps from this test cycle. You can also read the Step-by-step guide for examination: a supportive guide for those tasked with designing and evaluating tests.