Items | Primary School Teachers (n = 64) | Secondary School Teachers (n = 93) | ||
Mean | SD | Mean | SD | |
1. I consider the purpose of the assessment | 3.34 | 0.629 | 3.39 | 0.676 |
2. I ensure that the instructional objectives are clearly stated | 3.42 | 0.773 | 3.32 | 0.754 |
3. I use a table of specifications for preparing my assessment | 1.55 | 1.126 | 1.53 | 1.049 |
4. I review the guidelines of writing test items when preparing my assessments | 2.00 | 0.926 | 2.20 | 0.854 |
5. I include a variety of items/tasks in my assessments | 3.52 | 0.756 | 3.47 | 0.563 |
6. I ensure that each item matches the instructional objectives stated | 3.05 | 0.699 | 3.01 | 0.828 |
7. I arrange item types under different sections of my test/exam paper | 3.17 | 1.106 | 3.47 | 0.669 |
8. I write specific instructions for the different sections of the test/exam paper | 3.39 | 0.768 | 3.69 | 0.687 |
9. I have a balance of easy, moderate and difficult items in my test/exam papers | 3.19 | 0.852 | 3.33 | 0.665 |
10. I ensure the security of the assessments | 3.72 | 0.486 | 3.65 | 0.636 |
11. Before the assessment, I inform my students the purpose of the assessment and what the results will be used for | 3.05 | 0.785 | 3.12 | 0.720 |
12. I inform my students about the areas that will be assessed | 3.05 | 0.764 | 3.39 | 0.610 |
13. I inform my students about when the assessment will be administered | 3.79 | 0.477 | 3.78 | 0.462 |
14. I use a venue that will not impact of students’ performance | 2.79 | 0.912 | 3.01 | 0.744 |
15. I motivate the students to do their best before the assessment | 3.56 | 0.639 | 3.47 | 0.563 |
16. I give students tips on assessment-taking skills. | 3.22 | 0.745 | 3.12 | .819 |