The typical matching items are limited to the measurement of:
The typical matching items are limited to the measurement of:
Options:
(a) Correctness of statement
(b) Ability to apply principles
(c) Special aptitude of pupils
(d) Factual association based information
✅ Correct Answer:
(d) Factual association based information
Explanation:
Matching items are a type of objective test where students connect items from one column to the correct items in another. They are particularly suitable for measuring factual knowledge, associations, and recall of basic information. For example, matching countries with their capitals or historical events with their dates.
These items are not designed to measure higher-order thinking skills such as application of principles or problem-solving, nor can they assess special aptitudes. They are primarily used for memorization and factual recall, making scoring simple, reliable, and objective.
Matching tests are widely used in large classes or standardized exams where quick assessment of associative knowledge is required.
10 Related Facts:
- Matching items assess factual knowledge.
- Efficient for large classes.
- Objective and easy to score.
- Suitable for associative recall.
- Not ideal for higher-order thinking.
- Can test vocabulary, dates, formulas, or definitions.
- Reduces scoring bias.
- Often used in standardized tests.
- Requires careful item preparation.
- Frequently asked in PPSC assessment MCQs.