NAVY SCHOOL MANAGEMENT MANUAL

PART 2 - TESTING PROGRAMS (SAMPLE)
In this section, review the testing plan, test item bank,
performance/knowledge tests, and grading criteria.
YES NO NA
A. TESTING PLAN
1. Testing Plan is on File and approved.
2. The objectives are tested as per the testing
plan.
3. Comprehensive testing is being conducted.
4. The testing procedures are consistent with
Approved testing plan.
B. TEST DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
1. Minimum passing grade for a test established.
2. The number of different test versions is adequate
to prevent compromise.
3. There is an equal degree of difficulty between
versions.
4. There is an adequate number of items on the test
to measure the objective(s).
5. Types of items and degree of difficulty are
consistent with the objectives.
6. Test design has been approved by the CCMM.
7. Tests are developed as per the approved test
design.
8. Tests used for retest contain items that are
different from the original version.
C. KNOWLEDGE TEST ITEM BANKS
1. Test item banks are maintained.
2. Test items are constructed per NAVEDTRA
curriculum development standards.
3. Test items are approved by the CCMM.
4. Test item is keyed to objective/PPP item it
measures.
5. Procedures for changing test bank are adequate.
D. PERFORMANCE TESTING
1. Performance testing is being conducted.
2. Rating scales and/or checklists are used
appropriately to evaluate the performance tests.
3. Weighting of performance tests for the overall
grade is consistent with the course objectives.
E. TEST ADMINISTRATION
1. Test Administrator Guides are clear and exact.
2. Test administration procedures are adequate to
prevent test compromise.
3. Procedures for test security are adequate.
4. Test review procedures are in accordance with the
approved testing plan.
F. TEST ANALYSIS
1. Test item analysis is being conducted.
2. Test analysis results are being used to improve
the training.
3. Changes based on the analysis are adequately
documented.
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NAVEDTRA 135C