Educator Edge: Using Examinations in Education: Why Test?-Why Test

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Dr. Michael Reichert discusses the importance of testing in education in a four-part series. In the first part, he explores why testing is crucial. Testing is not just a hurdle to overcome, but a tool to ensure accountability for essential knowledge, understand foundational concepts, and demonstrate practical application. He emphasizes the value of feedback and distinguishes between formative assessments, which provide feedback and guide learning, and summative assessments, which evaluate learning at the end of a course. Dr. Reichert also highlights the role of testing in assessing teaching effectiveness and enhancing learning through the process of studying for exams. The aim is not just to memorize facts but to apply knowledge effectively in real-life situations, emphasizing the importance of relevant and useful assessment material for student success.

Keywords

education testing

formative assessments

summative assessments

teaching effectiveness

knowledge application

student success