111 Testing NAVEDTRA 132

Question 1

111.1
State the purpose of a testing program

Answer 1

To Ensure a quality testing process is implemented effectively assess the trainees achievement of the LO’s

Question 2

111.3
State the primary course source data for creating test items

Answer 2

Primary
* JDTA

Secondary
* Curriculum Outline of Instruction (COI)
* CTTL
* OCCSTDS
* PPP

Question 3

111.4
List usable course source data to be used when the primary course source data is not available or has not been created

Answer 3

• Curriculum Outline of Instruction (COI)
• CTTL
• OCCSTDS
• PPP

Question 4

111.5
Define the following tests
a. Formal
b. Informal

Answer 4

• Formal - Graded and used in calculation of final grade
• Informal - Grade will not be used in the calculation of final grade

Question 5

111.6
For the below items, define the three levels of proficiency levels contained within each
a. Skill

Answer 5

Skill
* Level 1: Imitation
* Level 2: Repetition
* Level 3: Habit

Question 6

111.6
For the below items, define the three levels of proficiency levels contained within each
b. Knowledge

Answer 6

Knowledge
* Level 1: Knowledge/Comprehension
* Level 2: Application/Analysis
* Level 3: Synthesis/Evaluation

Question 7

111.7
List the five categories for performance and knowledge tests

Answer 7

• Progress- Test block of instruction
• Pre-Test -Pre-Requiste
• Comprehensive Test - Final Exam
• Oral Test - Normally done by board (asses comprehension)
• Quiz - Short test to access acheivement

Question 8

111.8
Discuss the process of piloting a test

Answer 8

• Review by SMEs
• Piloting by CCMM
• Fowarded to LSO for approval
• Implement test(Test results do not count)
• Survey trainees test results
• Test item analysis

Question 9

111.9
Describe the use of each test instrument as they relate to knowledge and performance tests

Answer 9

Multiple Choice
Job Sheet
Essay
True or False
Completion
Labeling
Assignment Sheet
Matching
Poblem Sheet
Case Study/Validation

Question 10

111.11
Discuss test fail policies and associated grading criteria within your learning environment

Answer 10

• Fail A Test
• Remediate
• Re-Test
• Highest score available to recieve is the minimum passing score

Question 10

111.10
what are the two types of testing methods used in testing

Answer 10

• Criterion referenced - Clear cut score
• Norm referenced - Bell Curve

Question 11

111.12
Discuss during performance test design, how the skill learning objective criticality is determined

Answer 11

Using Job Sheets
* High/3 - Skill is used during job performance
* Moderate/2 Skill influences job performance
* Low/1 Skill has little influence on job performance

Question 12

111.13
Discuss during knowledge test design how the knowledge learning objective criticality is determined to perform a task

Answer 12

• Developed using test items
• Based on the Criticality of the Learning Objective (determinesd whether LO should be tested in a formal or informal test)

Question 13

111.14
Identify the ten sections of a testing plan

Answer 13

• Course Data
• Course roles and responsibilities
• Course Waivers
• Course test and test types
• Test development
• Test Administration
• Test and test item analysis
• Grading Criteria
• Remediation
• Documentation

Question 14

111.15
State the purpose of test and test item analysis

Answer 14

Determine statistic validity

Three types of analysis required:
* Difficulty index
* Index of discrimination
* Effectiveness of alternatives

Question 15

111.16
In a remediation program, discuss what the primary and secondary goal is

Answer 15

• Primary - Motivate and assist trainees in achieving learning objectives
• Secondary - Remove barriers to learning

Question 16

111.17
Discuss the three methods of remediation available to instructors

Answer 16

Targeted
Scalable
Iterative

Question 17

111.17.a.
Discuss the three methods of remediation available to instructors
Targeted

Answer 17

• Assist the trainee who is having difficulty accomplishing a specific objective(s)
• one-to-one mentorship
• SME engagement of each the objective(s)

Question 18

111.17.b.
Discuss the three methods of remediation available to instructors
Scalable

Answer 18

• Assist the trainee who is having difficulty understaning a major portion of a course
• one-to-one mentorship
• SME engagement of each major objective

Question 19

111.17.c.
Discuss the three methods of remediation available to instructors
Iterative

Answer 19

• Assist the trainee who is having difficulty understaning a major objective area
• one-to-one mentorship
• SME engagement of each major objective (iterative remediation)

Question 20

111.18
Define the following sections of a remediation program

Answer 20

CAARDS

• Counseling - for “A” and “C” schools (on performance and personal problems)
• ARB - When other means of counseling have failed
• Attrites - Student is kicked out of the Navy
• Retest - Remeditation over failed portion of test
• Drop - Unsuited, unable, and/or unwilling to complete course
• Setback - Setback in course to review subject