The Taxonomy of the Four Terminal Examinations of Guimaras State College; Basis for Policy Formulation

Abstract

This study was conducted to identify the taxonomy of the four terminal examinations with two-way table of specifications of the Guimaras State College teachers for Academic Year 2011-2015. A descriptive-survey research design was used to determine the four terminal examinations of Guimaras State College teachers and the source of data are the teachers’ test questions with table of specification. Mean, frequency distribution, t-test, and ANOVA were the statistical tools used.

Majority of the test question items fell under knowledge level in the general subject areas. This was followed by comprehension level in the professional subject areas. Both the application and synthesis levels were under specialization/major subject areas, and the evaluation level in professional subject areas. There was a significant difference existed among subject areas in items that were under comprehension, application, analysis, and evaluation. However, no significant difference existed among subject areas with items that fell under knowledge and synthesis levels.