EVALUATE THE

USE OF PEN AND

PAPER TESTS
WHAT IS PEN AND PAPER TESTS?

Pen and paper instruments refer to a general

group of assessment tools in which candidates
read questions and respond in writing.
ADVANTAGES
It provides an opportunity to obtain detailed feedback for
both the teachers and learners because the responses
are being recorded down.

A large number can be tested at the same time

It can cover a wide area of syllabus than performance

and oral tests.

All students answer the same question paper hence

comparison of the results can be done effectively.
DISADVANTAGES
Inaccessibility: Administe
ring paper-based
Limited Flexibility: Using evaluations in-class may
traditional paper-based exclude certain students
assessments often does from participating.
not allow for the Students who are absent
customization of from class, or who have
questions. impairments, may not
be able to access or
complete the evaluation.
Lengthy Process: It can
take several months to
complete the cycle from
administering the forms
to collecting and
analyzing the results, to
sharing reports and give
feedbacks.
WHAT’S IMPORTANT IN DEVELOPING
PEN AND PAPER ASSESSMENT?
• Arrange the questions so that 'easier' concepts are addressed
first
• Include some questions which require
– Values only
– Formal reasons
• Pose some questions which allow students to explain reasoning
in their own words
• Ask some questions which
– Probe for knowledge
– Require the application of knowledge
• Provide a challenge question at the end