Project IT AIMS (Improve Teacher-Made Tests to Achieve Increased Mastery in Science)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Assessments play a very important role in the education system as they were used as tool for evaluation and measurement purposes. At present, San Salvador Elementary School uses teacher-made tests in assessing learners' progress. This teacher -made tests were developed according to the teacher's design, which aims to customized test that matches the learning goals and content of the class. Teachers have the ability to control the format and go beyond the different types of assessments used in standardized test. Teachers can also modify their test questions on a more regular basis as needed, yet results were not that satisfying especially in Science.

In this study, root-cause factors were determined and given innovations that were embedded with evidences and theories.

METHODS

The study used the descriptive survey design. The population comprises of three (3) female teachers from Grades 4-6 of San Salvador Elementary School. Information were collected through a questionnaire, which had both close-ended and open-ended questions. Descriptive statistical analysis was used to interpret the data.

RESULTS

Respondents gave teacher-made test monthly and quarterly for recording purposes to know learners' strengths and weaknesses from the Learning Competencies taught. Respondents faced different challenges in their attempt to construct and give teacher-made test to learners due to lack of technical expertise on the proper construction and test administration.

Since they belong to a small school, their timetable was congested from teaching and non-teaching duties. Respondents were not able to test the validity and reliability of the test before the administration. Alignment of the teacher-made test to CG and TG was not given ample time and adequate attention and therefore their last resort is downloading of test materials to sites, which are found not suitable to learners' needs.

DISCUSSIONS

Classroom assessments is one of the big responsibility held on the hands of educators. A well-constructed teacher-made test is salient in the teaching-learning process.