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Test Plan (Table of Specifications) Template A Test Plan (Table of Specifications) classifies each test item according to what

topic or concept it tests AND what objective it addresses. The table can help you write a test that has content validity there is a match between what was taught and what is tested. The table helps insure that you !. emphasi"e the same content you emphasi"ed in day#to#day instruction (e.g.$ more items about topic % and fewer about topic & because you consider % to be more important and you spent more time on %) '. align test items with learning objectives (e.g.$ important topics might include items that test interpretation$ application$ prediction$ and unimportant topics might be tested only with simpler recognition items) (. do not overloo) or underemphasi"e an area of content &ou can create the Test Plan as you teach the class by inserting the topics*concepts covered each day$ and to the e+tent possible writing !#' test items while the class period is still fresh in your mind. ,f you can create the plan as#you#go$ it it still a good idea to use the plan as a guide when you sit down to write the test. Test Plan (Table of Specifications) Format
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,n this column insert the topics and concepts from the course material

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,n these columns insert the learning objectives of the course or unit

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