Module+3+-+Writing+Test+Items

Writing Test Items I suggest we get our stuff up by Sat, and try and comment on the other team's by Mon (GM) As a team, create several test items as described in the wiki site. Each team is assigned to respond to another team’s items. You will critique their items as well as edit any items that are not well written. > (Can we do this?- GM) Table 2 - Team 2 Post your items and Team 3 will post their comments on the same. (I //think we are commenting on Team 1 - can someone verify?//) Yes we are commenting on Team 1 (SC)
 * Due: Before Course Chat (Next Tues - Feb 10)**
 * Instructions:**
 * Prepare 10 test items of any one type (Short answer, Essay type, Multiple choice ot Match items ) - to assess the achievement of any selected grade students ( subjects - maths, english, science or social science)
 * Or you could also post the items you are likely to include in your project questionnaire. This exercise would help you to finalize your tool.
 * use this page to type your items and respond to the corresponding team items.

Our Research Questions:
 * Main Research Question:** Are American consumers really "Living Green?"

1) What factors contribute to the lack of environmentally-friendly consumers? 2) What are Americans doing to "live green?" 3) Do Americans feel that they are "living green?"
 * Supporting questions:**

**I changed my questions # 1,2,3 - Lorrie**
 * //Type of Question -//**

Should we ask questions using a Likert scale? I did mine questions based on the following scale: (GM): I tagged on to Gina's Likert scale questions (7-9) - LG
 * 1 || 2 || 3 || 4 || 5 ||
 * Strongly Disagree || Disagree || Unsure || Agree || Strongly Agree ||

Should we get clarification on whether or not Likert scale questions would be alright for this exercise? The directions say short answer, essay, multiple choice or match items. (SC)

JEEZ you are right! Yes, let's get clarification ASAP -- because the directions also said we could use this as practice for our real questions. Who is the communication person this time?

Sorry I just logged in today for the first time - just sent an email to Tristan and Robyn about this, will post what I hear as soon as I hear anything. (LG)

4:08 PM - WE'RE OK LADIES! - From Tristan: Yes, you can use Likert-scale questions for this assignment. And using items for your actual study is perfect. (LG)
yay!!!!!

I read Gina's email about pulling Team 1s questions here...looks like the deadline for everyone to post the original questions is tomorrow and the teams have until next Sunday to post responses. Sounds like this is not something we can completely wrap up by tomorrow, except for posting our own questions. Or am I wrong? (LG)  You are right! again! :) Are we happy with these questions? Should we post them to the class wiki? (GM)

My vote: we have to post 10 questions...I think my Q. 9 and Sarah's Q12 are similar, we need to pick one. Not sure if Q11 is a strong enough question. (LG)

I like the questions. My only concern is with question #7. There are 2 parts to the question that could make it hard to answer. You may adjust the thermostat, but don't separate recyclables or vice versa. Plus we have a question about recycling, so I would change the question to read "I practice a green lifestyle by adjusting the thermostat to consume less energy." (SC) 
 * **Number** || **Grade** || **Subject** || **Test Items prepared by Team 2** || **Team 3 Review & Comments** ||
 * **1** || N/A || N/A || I would be willing to change all my incandescent light bulbs to energy efficient fluorescent bulbs even though they cost 5 times more. ||  ||
 * **2** || N/A || N/A || If a train was available for my daily commute to work, I would take the train to do my part to reduce carbon emissions into the environment.  ||   ||
 * **3** || N/A || N/A || <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);"> I feel everyone should use cloth diapers instead of disposable diapers. ||   ||
 * **4** || N/A || N/A || When shopping for cleaning products, I only buy products that say they are green on the label. ||  ||
 * **5** || N/A || N/A || Green products are too expensive for my budget. ||  ||
 * **6** || N/A || N/A || If a manufacturer claims their product is green, the product won't have any harmful effects on the environment. ||  ||
 * **7** || N/A || N/A || I practice a green lifestyle by adjusting the thermostat to consume less energy and separating recyclables from household garbage. ||  ||
 * **8** || N/A || N/A || I am concerned about the foods that I eat so I buy organic products when they are available. ||  ||
 * **9** || N/A || N/A || I am willing to live green regardless of inconvenience. ||  ||
 * **10** || N/A || N/A || I cut down on waste by recycling, reusing and repairing things instead of throwing them away. ||  ||