Test Learning Techniques of Collecting the Data

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The writer uses a test in order to get the data. Test is a set of questions, experiences, or other means used to measure the skill, knowledge, intelligence, achievement, or aptitude of an individual or group Arikunto, 1993: 123. Linn and Gronlund 2000: 31 explain that a test is a particular type of assessment that typically consists of a set of questions administered during a fix period of time under reasonably comparable conditions for all students. In addition, there are many achievement tests available for use in the experimental study. One of them is the objective type test. Linn and Gronlund 2000: 150-151 state about the objective type test as follows: Objective test items are highly structured and require the students to supply a word or two or to select the correct answer from a number of alternatives. They are called objective because they have a single right or best answer that can be determined in advance. .… The great variety of different types of objective test items can be classified into those that require the student to supply the answer and those that require the student to select the answer from a given number of alternatives. In Measurement and Assessment in Teaching , Linn and Gronlund 2000: 155 also explain the advantages of objectives test as follows: commit to user 64 Table 3. The Advantages of Objective Test No. Advantages Objective Test

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outcomes measured. Efficient for measuring knowledge of facts. Some types e.g., multiple choices can also measure understanding, thinking skills, and other complex outcomes. Inefficient or inappropriate for measuring ability to select and organize ideas, writing abilities, and some types of problem-solving skills. 2. Preparation of questions. A relatively large number of questions are needed for a test. Preparation is difficult and time-consuming. 3. Sampling of course content. Provides an extensive sampling of course content because of the large number of questions that can be included in a test.

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