Excelsior NUR662 2022 March Module 2 Discussion Latest

NUR662 ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION IN NURSING EDUCATION

Module 2 Discussion

Testing for Evaluation

Your first step in developing multiple choice questions is preparing a blueprint. A blueprint grid  Download blueprint grid[Docx, file size 21 KB] can help you with this process. You may use the objectives or topics of your choice and, using Bloom’s Taxonomy (Links to an external site.), create one test question for each of the cognitive domains.

Think about your own experiences with high-stakes multiple-choice tests such as the NCLEX, certification exams, or even annual competency exams at your institution. Consider the population of learners you will be evaluating and the consequences of an exam that does not reflect cultural differences. Explain how you will incorporate cultural sensitivity when developing tests.

Next, create a multiple-choice test, focused on the topic of your choice.  You will be using  fair testing guidelines (Links to an external site.) [PDF, File Size 36.10 KB] to formulate the questions that may be used to assess a learner’s knowledge of specific content.  Higher order thinking demonstrates an ability to critically analyze and evaluate a situation and create meaningful connections that may be applied in clinical practice. This discussion proceeds in nine steps:

Create your test blueprint.

Write at least two learning outcomes or competencies that the test will evaluate.

Provide test instructions and grading criteria for the test.

Design 6 multiple-choice test questions.  Remember, write only one test question per domain of learning (HINT: Remember the distractors).

Include your rationale(s) for each correct and incorrect answer for each question.

Provide the evidence to support each correct answer for each test item.

Explain the psychometric analysis you would use to establish reliability and validity of your test questions.

Submit your blueprint and test questions to the discussion thread along with answers.

Respond to your classmates by critiquing their test questions and rationale for the answers. Provide positive and constructive feedback related to the design of their test questions. Remember the importance of reliability and validity and bias. (Links to an external site.) in your response.

Post your primary response. Read any postings already provided by your instructor or fellow students. Read and respond to the conclusions drawn by at least two of your classmates. Remember to read the feedback to your own major postings and reply to it throughout the module.

You are expected to participate in academic conversations with peers and faculty to generate scholarly dialogue. Expectations for participation in the course discussions are described under the Discussion Rubric: Exploration, Spirit of Inquiry, and Engagement (interactions) when relating your experiences, opinions, viewpoints, and ideas supported by evidence.

Consult the Discussion Posting Guide for information about writing your discussion posts. It is recommended that you write your post in a document first. Check your work and correct any spelling or grammatical errors. When you are ready to make your initial post, click on "Reply." Then copy/paste the text into the message field, and click “Post Reply.”

To respond to a peer, click “Reply” beneath her or his post and continue as with an initial post.

Evaluation

This discussion will be graded using the M2D1 discussion board rubric specifically designed for this test construction discussion. (This rubric is designed to measure achievement of SLPOs 3 and 6). Please review this rubric, located on the Rubrics page within the Start Here module of the course, prior to beginning your work to ensure your participation meets the criteria in place for this discussion. All discussions combined are worth 40% of your final course grade.