Matching Type Test

Matching Type Test

Matching type item consist of two
columns.Column A contains the description and
must be placed at the left side while Column B
contains the options and place at the right side.
The examinees are asked to match the options
that are associated with the description(s).
Guidelines in Constructing Matching Type of
Test
1. The descriptions and options must be short and
homogeneous.
2. The description must be written at the left side and
marked it with Column A and the options must be
written at the right side and marked it with Column B
to save time for the examinees.
3. There should be more options than descriptions or
indicate on the directions that each options may be
used more than once to decrease the chance of
guessing.
4. Matching directions should specify the basis for
matching. Failure to indicate how matches should be
marked can greatly increase the time consumed by
the teacher in scoring.
5. Avoid too many correct answers.
6. When using names, always include the complete
name (first name and surname) to avoid ambiguities.
7. Use numbers for the descriptions and capital letters
for the options to avoid confusions to the students
that have a reading problem.
8. Arrange the options into a chronological order or
alphabetical order.
9. The descriptions and options must be written in the
same page.
10. A minimum of three items and maximum of seven
items for elementary level and a maximum of
seventeen items for secondary and tertiary levels.
Example of Matching Type Test
Direction: Match the function of the part of computer in
Column A with its name in Column B. Write the letter of
your choice before the number.
Column A Column B
___ 1. Stores information waiting to be used A. Central Processing Unit
2. Considered as the brain of computer B. Hard Drive
__ 3. Hand-held device used to move the C. Hardware
cursor
__ 4. An example of an output device
D.
E.
Mass Storage Device
Mouse
__ 5. Store permanent information in the
computer
F. Monitor
G. Processor
__ 6. Physical aspect of the computer H. Printer
7. Used to display the output
__ 8. The instruction fed into the computer
I.
J.
Random Access Memory
Read Only Memory
___ 9. Pre--loaded data K. Software
____ 10. Permits a computer to store large L. Universal Serial Bus
____ amount of data
___
Advantages of Matching Type Test
1. It is simplier to construct than a multiple-choice type
of test.
2. It reduces the effect of guessing compared to the
multiple-choice and true or false type of tests.
3. It is appopriate to assess the association between
facts.
4. Provide easy, accurate, efficient, objective and reliable
test score.
5. More content can be covered in the given set of test.
Disadvantages of Matching Type Test

1. It measure only simple recall or memorization of

information.
2. It is difficult to construct due to problems in
selecting the description and options.
3. It assess only the low level of cognitive domain such
as knowledge and comprehension.
True Or False Type Test
 True or False Type
Another format of an objecrive type of test is the true
or false type of test items. In this type of test, the
examinees determine whether the statement present
is true or false. True or false test item is an example of
a "force-choice test" because there are only two
posible choices in this type of test. The students are
required to choose the answer true or false in
recognition to a correct statement or incorrect
statement.
True or false type of test is appropriate in
assessing the behavioral objectives such as
"identity", "select", or "recognize". It is also
suited to assess the knowledge and
comprehension level in cognitive domain. This
type of test is appropriate when there are only
two plausible alternative or distracters.
 Guidelines in Constructin True or
False Test
1. Avoid writing a very long statement. Eliminate
unnecessary word(s) in the statement (be concise)
2. Avoid trivial questions.
3. It should contain only one idea in each item except
for statement showing the relationship between
cause and effect.
4. It can be used for establishing cause and effect
relationship.
5. Avoid using opinion-based statement, if it cannot be
avoided the statement should be attributed to
somebody.
6. Avoid using negative or double negatives. Construct
the statement positively. If this cannot avoided, bold
negative words or underlined it to call the attention of
the examinees.
7. Avoid specific determiner such as "never", "always",
"all", "none" for they tend to apear in the statement
that are false.
8. Avoid specific determiner such as "some",
"sometimes", and "may" they tend to apeared
in the statements that are true.
9.The numbers of true items must be the same
with the number of false items.
10. Avoid grammatical clues that lead to a
correct answer such as the article (a, an, the).
11. Avoid statement directly taken from the
textbook.
12. Avoid arranging the statement in logical
order such as (TTTTTT, FFFFF, TFTFTF,
TTFFTTFF).
13.Directions should indicate where or how the
students should marked their answer.
Examples of True or False Type of Test
Direction: Write your answer before your number in each item.
Write T if the statement is true and F if the statement is false.

T F 1. Test constructor should never phrase a

test item in the negative
T F 2. Photosynthesis is a process by which
leaves make a plant's food
T F 3. The equation 3x³+x³+6=4x+6.
T F 4. All parasites are animals.
T F 5. A statement of opinion may be used in a
true or false test item.
Advantages of a True or False Test
1. It covers a lot of content in a short span of time.
2. It is easier to prepare compared to multiple-choice
and matching type of test.
3. It is easier to score because it can be scored
objectively compared to a test that depends on the
judgement of the rater(s).
4. It is useful when there are two alternatives only.
5. The score is more reliable than essay test.
Disadvantages of True or False Test

1. Limited only to low level of thinking skills

such as knowledge and comprehension, or
recognition or recall information.
2. High probability of guessing the correct
answer (50%) compared to multiple-choice
which consist of four options (25%).