Ah yes, tests....

My beliefs on test influences the tests I create and distribute to students.

Some people call tests as celebrations of learning. Some people call tests a mechanism to devalue human qualities from students into a regurgitating robot. I personally like tests - mainly because it gives reasons for students to review their learning in details to see if there are anything that still confuses them. However, there are definitely some things we, as educators, need to consider when creating tests.

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There are too many funny memes that show us glimpses of real problems found within test systems.

It's true: some tests can be a product of rushed work that does not truly reflect their understanding. Perhaps we can give an ample enough time during the test, and even give second writing time later on, during break or after school.

This is also true: some students do not know how to play the game within the test - they need to be explicitly reminded that each question is to assess their understanding of the lessons/unit.

Ah yes.... Perhaps this is why multiple choice

Simple scaffolds that can accompany a question:

• Graphic organizer

• How many points the question is worth

• How the question will be marked

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This is not to say tests are bad. I personally think tests are excellent way to motivate students to review their materials, organize their notes, and ask themselves of any concepts they do not yet understand. Of course, I also think tests are not the only way to assess students. With that being said, like it is for any assessment methods, tests have its place and time in the classroom to challenge students in their learning and development.