Quizzes and Exams
An exam or quiz is a form of student assessment that measures knowledge, skills, and abilities. Generally, an exam is a culminating assessment that assesses a student over a large period of time and over a range of material. A quiz is generally a frequent and short assessment that can gauge a student’s retention and comprehension of a small amount of information. A quiz can function throughout a course as an informative feedback device allowing both the instructor and the students to see where they are excelling or need more focus. In order to effectively create exams and quizzes, it is important to establish and understand the learning objectives that are being measured.
