Module III methods/Strategies of Teaching History
Disadvantages of Objective Test
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EDU 760 History Methods
3.5.2 Disadvantages of Objective Test
Setting objective test is tedious and time consuming. There is a great deal of guessing and cheating. It does not assess actual mental knowledge. It makes it impossible to assess writing and language skills. 3.6 Self-Assessment Exercise Think of more advantages and disadvantages of essay method of evaluation in History. 4.0 Conclusion Essay and objective methods of evaluation are indispensable to a history teacher. Both are very helpful in assessing the ability of students. While essay helps the students to interpret correctly and make value judgments, reason intelligently and manipulate correctly the facts at their disposal, objective test only concentrate on restricted answers. It is advisable, therefore for history teachers to combine one method with another. 5.0 Summary In this unit we have succeeded in examining two methods of evaluation in history. i.e. essay and objective tests. We looked at what the methods involve and how to go about using them. We also examine the advantages and disadvantages of both. 6.0 Tutor Mark Assignment Compare the essay and the objective methods of evaluation in History. 7.0 References/Further Readings Baiyelo, T. D. (1992). Critical review of models in curriculum evaluations. In K. A. Adegoke & D. Ajeyalemi (Eds.). Fundamentals of Curriculum Theory and Practice. Nigeria: UNILAG Press. Baiyelo, T. D. (1993). Curriculum evaluation. In U.M.O. Ivowi (ed.). Curriculum development in Nigeria. Ibadan: Sam Bookman. Gronlund, N. E. (1981). Measurement and evaluation in teaching (4th ed.). London: Collier Macmillan. 70 Kyriacou, C. (1986). Effective teaching in schools. Oxford: Basil Black Well Ltd. Vernon, P. E. (1962). Personality tests and assessments. London: Methuen. |
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