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Quality criteria
When designing and administering assessments in higher education, it is important to take several quality criteria into account. The three most important are:
1. Validity
Validity refers to whether an assessment measures what it is intended to measure. An assessment is valid if the questions align with the learning objectives and the course content
2. Reliability
Reliability concerns the consistency of an assessment. An assessment is reliable if the results are stable and reproducible, for example, if different assessors assign the same score or if the assessment yields similar results at another time.
3. Transparency and practicality
An assessment is transparent when students know what is expected of them. Practicality refers to how feasible the assessment is for both instructors and students, for example in terms of administration, scoring, and feedback.
In addition, other factors play a role in selecting and designing assessments, such as learning impact, cost, inclusivity, and student motivation.
The assessment cycle
Assessment is more than just administering a test; it is a cyclical process consisting of several steps: design, construction, administration, providing feedback, grading, analysis, and evaluation.
TestEUR offers a platform with various assessment methods that can inspire you during the design phase. It also addresses how to construct these formats and what the possible implications are for providing feedback and grading.
Would you like to develop more knowledge and skills in other phases of the assessment cycle? Then consider whether the Basic Examiner Qualification (BEQ) trajectory or MicroLabs might be right for you.
