Match the assessment to the objective
diagramRecall objectives get recall items; decision objectives get scenarios; procedural objectives get simulations or observation checklists.
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Day 35 / 60Week 4 · Instructional Design ProcessLesson
Assessments
Learning goal
Build assessments that predict on-the-job performance.
Estimated time
30 minutes · self-paced
Warm-up
Would passing your quiz prove someone can do the job?
Main lesson
Writing better items
One clear stem, plausible distractors, no 'all of the above', no trick wording, no negative phrasing.
- Test judgement, not reading comprehension
- Use realistic artefacts (emails, tickets, forms)
- Explain in feedback why each option fails
Beyond the module
exampleObservation checklists and manager sign-off are often stronger evidence than any quiz score.
Examples from practice
- — Replacing a 10-question recall quiz with two realistic decision tasks.
Interactive quiz
Reflection
What percentage of quizzes you've taken tested real capability?
Daily challenge
Write one scenario-based assessment item with full feedback for each option.
Portfolio task
Add the assessment items to Project 4.
AI design tools
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AI Mentor
Instructional design questions only
Hi! I'm your ID Mentor. Ask me anything about assessments — or instructional design in general.