Re: Physics Tests

[Bernard Cleyet <anngeorg@PACBELL.NET>]

H.S. Geometry different?

When I did a long term sub. the, the Math. Chair recommended 1:2

bc

P.s. obviously this demands a personal study.   Try doing every test and
compare to how long the students take.  Unfortunately, I couldn't do
this, as I "created" the tests.  In those cases, the ratio is reversed!
For Materials Tech. closer to 3:1 not including the "cut and paste",
etc.  I would use the ratio for those that get ~ C+, if you give D's and
~ 5% F's, for following tests.

I didn't use a ratio for Chem. -- Always 2/3 => 3/4 would finish them in
the required classes.  The elective class, all finished and some left
early  (same test).

Tim O'Donnell wrote:

> > There is a rule of thumb to determine whether a test is too
> > long for a certain time period. Solve each problem of the
> > test with complete procedure, all the details, and without
> > rush. If it takes you 15 minutes to answer the test,
> > students should solve it in about 60 minutes to solve it. A
> > different source told me once that the ratio is about 1:5.
>
> I have used throughout my carreer a 1:3 ratio. Has been
> very effective for me, but I do teach at the high school
> level.
>
> Tim O'Donnell
> Instructor of Physics and Chemistry
> Celina High School
> 715 East Wayne Street
> Celina, Ohio 45822
> (419) 586-8300 Ext 1200 or 1201
> odonnt@celina.k12.oh.us
>
> "Chance only favors the prepared mind." - Louis Pasteur