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4 The Table of Specifications

This module discusses the table of specifications and its importance in assessment. It explains that a table of specifications, also known as an assessment blueprint, helps align learning objectives, instruction, and assessment tasks. This improves the validity and reliability of assessments. The module provides learning objectives, resources for understanding tables of specifications like videos and readings, and discussion questions.

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4 The Table of Specifications

This module discusses the table of specifications and its importance in assessment. It explains that a table of specifications, also known as an assessment blueprint, helps align learning objectives, instruction, and assessment tasks. This improves the validity and reliability of assessments. The module provides learning objectives, resources for understanding tables of specifications like videos and readings, and discussion questions.

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EDS 113 Principles and Methods of Assessment

Module 4. Table of Specifications

Module 4: The Table of Specifications

INTRODUCTION
The table of specifications, sometimes referred to as an assessment blueprint, particularly
useful in facilitating the alignment of the learning objectives, instruction, and test questions
or assessment tasks, and also help uphold the validity and reliability of the assessment.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After studying this module, you should be able to:
1. Explain the importance of the table of specifications in assessment (and instruction);
2. Identify key information that must be included in a table of specifications;
3. Prepare a table of specifications specific to a lesson;
4. Draft (Outline) an assessment plan in accordance with a self-designed table of
specifications.

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES

A. Video resource
 Table of Specification (TOS) | Definition, Importance, and Preparation. (Dipon,
2022) [13-min video]

B. Reading resources
 Table of Specification. (Khan)
 Fives, Helenrose & DiDonato-Barnes, Nicole (2013). Classroom Test Construction:
The Power of a Table of Specifications. Practical Assessment, Research &
Evaluation, 18(3).
 Developing a Table of Specifications - UNCW
Offers a suggested format for developing your TOS
 SUPPLEMENTS: “Tools”
o KSA (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities). https://www.keka.com/glossary/ksa
o Using Bloom’s Taxonomy to Write Effective Learning Objectives (University
of Arkansas, 2022).
o Principles of Test Creation Handbook. (BYU Center for Teaching & Learning,
2003) [pdf]
EDS 113 Principles and Methods of Assessment
Module 4. Table of Specifications

FORUM-DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Thought-provoking and insightful discussions desired.
1. Discuss how validity and reliability can be improved by the use of a Table of
Specifications in assessment design.
2. Is it possible to create effective assessment without generating a Table of
Specification?
3. Outline the steps for creating a TOS. Include specific examples to render clarity.
Explain the value for doing each step.
4. Can / Should we use a table of specifications to design tests that are not objective in
nature (e.g., to include projects, performances, portfolios or other non-traditional
assessments)?

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