A training program based on the quality standards of achievement tests to improve the competence of teaching staff in constructing tests at middle east university in Jordan

Abstract

The aim of this study is to construct a training program based on the quality standards of achievement tests and to verify their effectiveness in improving the competence of the teaching staff in constructing tests at Middle East University. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher constructed a training program and assessment tool, which included 58 items distributed on five dimensions. The study sample consisted of (70) faculty members, who were randomly selected from different faculties during the academic year 2018/2019. The results showed a statistically significant difference (α = 0.05) in the evaluation of achievement tests in favor of post measures, and revealed the effectiveness of the training program. The results showed no statistically significant differences (α = 0.05) in the evaluation of achievement tests attributed to specialization. The study recommended the adoption of the training program to compensate the lack of educational qualifications in one aspect of the evaluation process, and to take advantage of the quality standard list in the evaluation of the achievement test.