Developing performance tests for training evaluation.

Abstract

This paper describes the major action points in the course of develoring a test for training evaluation. The author gives a brief summary of the 14 action points he considers basic for a test developer: (1) obtain list of terminal objectives with skill and knowledge requirements; (2) determine criticality of objectives to military mission; (3) determine adequacy of objective: presence of task behavior, conditions and standard; (4) review objective with job/training analyst; (5) determine feasibility of duplicating the objective's conditions and task behavior in a test situation; (6) develop a substitute method of testing: simulating conditions or task behavior; (7) determine number of replications or variations of test behavior necessary for reliable measurement; (8) determine controls on test conditions necessary to insure standardization over trainees; (9) develop objective pass-fail scoring procedure for trainee qualification; (10) develop diagnostic scoring procedures for training evaluation; (11) prepare detailed instructions for tester, trainee, and scorer; (12) determine feasibility of testing on all terminal objectives; (13) determine a relevant sample of test items (terminal objectives) for inclusion in test; and (14) prepare final specifications for test administration. (Author/KM) -4re C:7 NN0 Professional CI Paper 14) 3-73 ' HumRRO -PP -3-73 4 FILMED FROM BEST AVAILABLE COPY U S DEPARTMENT DF HEALTH. EDUCATIDN & WELFARE OFFICE OF EDUCATION THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN REPRODUCED EXACTI Y AS RECEIVED FROM THE PERSON OR ORGANIZATION ORIG INATING IT POINTS OF VIEW OR OPINIONS STATED DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT OFFICIAL OFFICE OF EDU CATION POSITION OR POLICY HumRRO Developing Performance Tests for Training Evaluation