In good multiple choice items teachers should avoid the use of ‘All of the above,’ ‘none of the above’ in the choices.

Preparing a marking scheme or ahead of time will allow you to review your questions, to verify that they are really testing the material you want to test, and to think about possible alternative answers that might come up.

Match the following descriptions with the purpose they are related with

Clearly communicate with students about what your goals are for any test or exam. Don't assume that students know what the pedagogical purpose of the test or exam is. Have a discussion about your goals and desired outcomes, and help students understand how specific aspects of the test or exam fit these goals. Be open to making some changes if students have ideas to offer

Match each of the following concepts with the corresponding language assessment principle it is related with

The FCE or First Certificate of English is now called B2 and it corresponds to an upper intermediate exam

Match each description with the corresponding type of test

Placement tests and needs analysis are both considered to be a test

Having students construct their own tests and using them in groups can be a very great for revision

The Cambridge exams cover 5 different levels:

1. KET or Key English Test
2. PET or English Test
3. FCE or First Certificate English
4. CAE or Cambridge Advanced English
5. CPE or Cambridge Proficiency English