Instructional design/Learning objectives/Using Sample Test Items

Jacksojt - I am not sure this needs to be put in the condition

Jdeimel - I don't have Mager's book with me but this is from his section on conditions

Sample Test Items
The second method of adding a condition to an objective is to include what Mager calls a "test item." Rather than explicitly stating the conditions as part of the objective, you can include a sample test item that illustrates what the learner needs to do. This approach is beneficial when there are multiple ways for assessing the desired behavior.

For example -

Objective: When shown a Spanish verb, be able to conjugate (write) the correct tense of the verb in Spanish.

Sample Test Item: The Learning Spanish workbook contains a list of Spanish verbs. After the instructor selects the verb, he/she will write the verb on the white board along with the verb tense the learner needs to conjugate. the learner conjugate (write down on a piece of paper) the verb in the appropriate tense, with correct spelling and punctuation.

However, this does not mean that you should add sample test items to every objective you write. Mager suggests stating the desired behavior and adding a sample test item when the intent of the objective becomes convoluted with too many words. Remember to use as many words as necessary to make the intent of the objective clear to the learner.

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