Teaching Prepared by Caroline W. Ndirangu

Summary of learning activity
In this activity I have started by defining tests, assessment and evaluation. I have 
also described the various types of tests, their limitations and strengths and the 
properties of a “good” test. The different ways of grading and recording the re-
sults from assessments has been explained as well as the categories of evaluation. 
Lastly, the application of assessment and evaluation in teaching and learning has 
been discussed.
The activity is organized as follows:
4.1  
Assessment
4.2  
Kinds of tests
4.3  
Formulating tests
4.4  
Grading and Reporting
4.5  
Evaluation 
Key concepts
Formulating test instruments
The different types of test items
Grading and recording 
Evaluating the teaching and the learning

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