Board of Review
Allows a continuation of training in the present class with or without remediation
Continue With Class recommendation
Should be documented in Part 8- Findings
All “No” answers
Individual test performance is compared to an absolute standard
Criterion Referenced Test
Numerical
SAT/UNSAT
Grading Methods
Student is unable to achieve the objectives after counseling, remediation, and retesting
Reason to convene an ARB
Versions should be completely different as is feasible
Tests
Given at the end of instruction or after large blocks of material
Comprehensive Test
Includes:
Methods of testing
Types of tests
Grading systems
Remediation / Review
Testing Plan
To ensure that the best decisions concerning a student's academic progress in a training program are made
Reason for standardized procedures
All relevant pages are filled out and kept in the Instructor Folder
Instructor Development Plan
Use multiple-choice, true/false, and matching test items to measure
Recognition
Measured through practical work or performance tests
Uses actual equipment or simulations
Graded with checklists or rating scales
Performance Testing
1. Help students solve problems that prevent completion of training.
2. Determine which students are able to complete training.
Goals of an ARB
Should be maintained for current year, plus two!
Trainee Records
Knowledge
Performance
Types of Learning Objectives
Process
Product
Combination
Performance Test Categories
- Academic Review Board Record
- Student Drop Record
ARB Documentation
Must be filled out annually and maintained in the Course Binder
Annual Safety Review
Use completion (fill-in, label or list) and essay/oral test items to measure recall level
Recall
What will be tested
How will it be tested
When it will be tested
Test Design Process