NAVY SCHOOL MANAGEMENT MANUAL

misconceptions or errors the students may have. The
following guidelines apply:
After the test is graded, review the test in general
with the class. This is normally accomplished by
reviewing the most frequently missed test items with
the class as a whole.
When only one or two students miss an item, this item
may be reviewed in class or individually depending on
the situation and time available.
Since it is important that the student not make the
same mistake again, all missed test items should be
reviewed.
During the review, precautions must again be taken to
minimize the possibility of test compromise. The following
are examples of methods to prevent test compromise:
Review the missed test items without discussing the
items or the answers verbatim.
Use computer-generated testing. When new tests are
generated each time, the test may be reviewed
verbatim. This may not be practical for courses with
large student input due to the volume of printed
material required.
Develop alternate versions of a test. Alternate
versions of a test will follow the original test
design. Using several versions of a test requires the
course to have a larger test item bank. The rule of
thumb for determining if an adequate number of test
versions is available is to have enough versions to
prevent two classes that are on board at the same time
from being administered the same test version.
Remediation Programs. Regardless of the effectiveness of the
testing program or the review process, there are times when a
student needs to be remediated on material in order to
accomplish the objective. Remediation is normally accomplished
through mandatory and voluntary remediation programs.
Mandatory Remediation. Mandatory remediation may occur when a
student:
Is recommended by the instructor as a result of a
performance counseling session. In this case, it is the
course supervisor's responsibility to make the final
decision as to whether mandatory remediation is assigned.
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