Enhancing Assessment Practices: A Critical Review of Examination Question Papers at University of Sargodha

Fazal Ilahi, Tariq Manzoor and Inam Elahi

Journal of Education and Social Studies, 2024, vol. 5, issue 2, 476-488

Abstract: The construction of the question paper is the key phase in examination system that leads towards the attainment of the goal of assessment which ultimately directs us to make better decision making. Thus, evaluation of the question paper plays an indispensable and prominent role in this regard. To find out the extent of content coverage of the question paper and to perform item analysis to estimate the quality of the questions, 10 question papers, and 489 answer scripts were selected through the Multistage Sampling technique. Question paper review format and focus group discussion were used as a tool. Quantitative analysis disclosed that question paper did not include 52% of the entire syllabus while approximately all items were in “good†or “acceptable†range regarding item analysis. The minimal strata of the question showed very weak discrimination. Variation was also found in attempting different questions ranging from 16% to 93%. Focus Group Discussion disclosed that a specific portion of the syllabus was not taught or ignored by the concerned teacher.

Keywords: Question paper; Examinations; Assessment practices (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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