CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A subjective test is marked using the examiner’s opinion about the quality of the answer. The answer is not simply right or wrong, e.g. marking written stories, compositions, interviews, conversations, story-telling. A summative test is used at the end of a course. See formative assessment/evaluation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Oral and essay examinations are examples of subjective tests.

Detailed explanation-3: -Both kinds of exams have their own merits, however subjective questions may offer deeper insights into the test takers’ knowledge. But they are also more difficult to grade, as questions have long answers and never simple yes or no answers, and the person who grades them must have a clear understanding of the subject.

Detailed explanation-4: -Subjective tests are tests where students are asked to give an argument about a prompt and support it with evidence. These tests are often looking for explanation, application, synthesis, and demonstration of ideas. Because these are testing basic skills, they are often a core component to 300-and 400-level courses.

Detailed explanation-5: -Objective items include multiple-choice, true-false, matching and completion, while subjective items include short-answer essay, extended-response essay, problem solving and performance test items.