FSM NSTT Teaching Competency Test Evaluation

The NSTT Teaching Competency differs from the three other NSTT tests. It is accompanied by a Preparation Manual containing four training modules The Preparation Manual is supported by face to face training The test consists of 75 multiple choice questions FSM NSTT Teaching Competency Test Evaluation

Manual Content Module A - Students as Learners 1.Theories of Learning and Development 2.Diversity of Learners Module B - Instruction 1.Teaching Strategies 2.Curriculum 3.Classroom Management Module C - Assessment Module D - Communication Skills FSM NSTT Teaching Competency Test Evaluation

Module Content Each module unit consists of a short informative text followed by Sample multiple choice questions including answers FSM NSTT Teaching Competency Test Evaluation

Teaching Competency Exam The Teaching Competency Exam consists of 75 multiple choice questions There are two different versions of the exam (Form A and Form C) FSM NSTT Teaching Competency Test Evaluation

NSTT Evaluation Criteria 1. Tests assess relevant knowledge - the content tested reflects the subject area knowledge that is needed for effective teaching.

NSTT Evaluation Criteria 2. Tests assess relevant skills - the skills tested reflect the actual skills that are needed for effective teaching.

NSTT Evaluation Criteria 3. Tests Assess Higher Order Cognitive Skills - higher order cognitive skills that can be transferred to effective teaching are tested.

NSTT Evaluation Criteria 4. Tests use real world contexts - Skills, abilities and personal qualities are tested in the real world through performance.

NSTT Evaluation Criteria 5. Tests model good practice - Test items offer good models of a range of innovative and effective teaching and assessment methods.

NSTT Evaluation Criteria 6. Tests provide useful information - Test item analysis offers useful information on teachers’ strengths and weaknesses for management purposes such as promotion and Professional Development.

NSTT Evaluation Criteria 1. Tests assess relevant knowledge 2. Tests assess relevant skills 3. Tests Assess Higher Order Cognitive Skills 4. Tests use real world contexts 5. Tests model good practice 6. Tests provide useful information

Depth of Knowledge evaluation tool

What task requires the HIGHEST level of thinking? a.Count by 2s to 30 b.Give three examples of soil erosion in your village. c.Solve the equations on P20 following the steps on page 19 d.Design an experiment to show the effect of water on plants. What level would this question from the NSTT fall under?

Depth of Knowledge evaluation tool What task requires the HIGHEST level of thinking? a.Count by 2s to 30 b.Give three examples of soil erosion in your village. c.Solve the equations on P20 following the steps on page 19 d.Design an experiment to show the effect of water on plants. What level would this question from the NSTT fall under?

NSTT Science Evaluation Form Use the NSTT Science Evaluation Form to conduct an evaluation of at least ten test items chosen at random from the NSTT Science test. There are 68 items.

NSTT – Evaluation Form Based on your evaluation of the ten items, assign a rating from 1 (low) to 4 (high).

NSTT – Evaluation Form Evaluate the items for Depth of Knowledge. Assign a level 1 to 4 for most of the items.

NSTT – Evaluation Form Transfer your scores to the Web Profile. Blue lines are assessments, red lines are scores.

NSTT – Evaluation Form Join the dots to form a profile. The profile gives a visual representation of the strengths and weaknesses of the assessment.

NSTT – Evaluation Form We can display all the profiles and compare them. We can also combine the scores, calculate an average and produce a single profile.

NSTT Evaluation Additional considerations - establishing a pass mark - test integrity and security - are all three tests of the same level of difficulty?