To include: who, what, where, when, how and why. Once this takes place, is when you want to answer these questions in the order that they were received. This is important because, it can help to improve the student's learning comprehension of the material and their ability to think critically. (Angelo, 2011) What 4 functions do test serve?

There are four basic functions that tests are serving. These include: to provide an assessment of the individual's understanding of the material, they are helping to develop critical thinking, it evaluates a person's ability to look at the situation from different viewpoints and it helps everyone to analyze how the material will have an effect on the way they see the world around them. This is important, because the combination of these functions help us to effectively reach out to a host of individuals and to understand if everyone is able to comprehend the material that has been presented. For nurses, this is improving the way we communicate and look at the underlying problems that are affecting stakeholders. This is when we can be more professional and recognize...

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Discuss pros and cons of 5 of the types of test listed

The pros of multiple choice, true -- false, matching tests, essay and short answer exams are they help everyone to think critically. The cons of these kinds of tests are that they can often look at specific subject matter that based on theoretical principals. However, in the real world they may not help someone to effectively troubleshoot the problem and use common sense. This could hurt an individual's ability to adapt to a host of situations. (Davis, 2011)

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