Discussion of constructing high quality examination items.

Objectives:

• Utilize test writing fundamentals to transform test questions from good to well-written test questions.
• Reframe examination questions to be succinct, meaningful, and provide a concise measure and assessment of student achievement.
• Demonstrate how to write questions that augment the quality and quantity of content items to prepare students for the NBDHE.
• Discuss the importance of assessment of test results for improving student success.
• Develop your test writing toolkit: the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations
• Examination Item Development Guide for NBDHE and helpful websites.
  Introduction to the Dental Hygiene Licensure Objective Structured Clinical Examination (DHLOSCE).