Exam writing

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Exam writing
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Objectives

• To understand the importance of keeping the exam
  content secure
• To know how to write a good exam
• To know the advantages and disadvantages of
  different types of questions.

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Security

• HODs and exam writers sign a confidentiality
  agreement. Copies of exams only available to
  these teachers.
• HODs must give all copies of exams, including
  drafts, to Mr Trevor
• HODs must make sure all soft copies are deleted
  from all computers (including laptops)
• Copies will be available after the exam

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Writing a good exam

• Exams must cover work taught in semester 1
• Questions linked to curriculum standards or
  learning objectives
• Variety of questions with a range of difficulty
• Easy questions at start of exam
• There must be enough material for the amount of
  time available

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Activity

• In groups complete the T chart, giving the
  advantages and disadvantages of the different
  types of questions.
• Advantages Disadvantages

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• Example
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Closed recall?????? ??????
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????????? ??????Open recall
Example Define the term polygon. ??? ??????.
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?????? ??????Visual recall

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??????? ??? ???????Open ended
Write a paragraph about something interesting you
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Higher level thinking skill?????? ??????? ?????
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Example 36 g of Magnesium were burnt in a
crucible and the resulting compound weighed 60g
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mass , calculate the formula for the resulting
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