Development of self-made academic achievement test on pedagogy of social sciences

Abstract

Self-made tests are a common tool used by researchers to measure various constructs and outcomes in their studies. However, the lack of standardization in developing and administering these tests can lead to issues with reliability, validity, and comparability of results across studies. The process and significance of standardizing self-made tests in research are examined in this work, along with suggestions for researchers looking to guarantee the caliber and reliability of their evaluation instruments. Standardized tests use a methodical approach. Following these procedures improves the test's validity, reliability, and usefulness. An interpretable measurement is the only test that can be considered valid and reliable. The final version of the social science achievement test consisted of 36 multiple-choice questions. Item discrimination and the difficulty index were computed to analyze the items. Experts from reputable colleges were shown the drafts, and their insightful comments were used to improve the final version.