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 DEFINITION
• An objective test consisting of two sets of
items to be matched with each other for a
specified attribute.

• A “recognition” and “structured-response”

type of test

• The matching type may be considered as

modified multiple choice type items where the
choices progressively reduce as one
successfully matches the items on the left with
the items on the right.
 DEFINITION
• Has two columns with each concept in the one
column being matched with a concept in the
other column.
• -measures the ability to identify the relationship
between a set of similar items, each of which has
two components, such as words and their
definitions, symbols and their meanings, dates
and events, causes and effects, people and their
accomplishments, problems and solutions, etc.
Premises column – the column for which a
match is right

Response column – the column from which

to choose the match
 The items in the first column are
called premises and the answers in the
second column are the responses.
• Perfect Match – when the number of items
in the premises column is equal to the
number of items in the response column
Imperfect Match – when the premises
column has less items than the response
column
 ADVANTAGES
• Validity and reliability of the matching type
exams are higher than the essay.

• The sampling of the examination is more

representative and so measurement is more
extensive. This is because more items are
included in the test compared to essay.
 ADVANTAGES
• Handicaps such as poor vocabulary, poor-
handwriting, poor spelling, poor grammar and
the like do not adversely affect the ability to
make a reply.
• Scoring is not subjective, because responses are
single word, letters and other symbols with
definite value points and hence, the personal
element of the scorer is removed.
 ADVANTAGES
• Saves time and energy in answering the
questions.

• Easy to check.

• Allows the comparison of related ideas, concepts

or theories.
 DISADVANTAGES
• It is hard to prepare.

• It measures factual knowledge only.

• It does not help in nor encourage the

development of the ability of the students to
organize and express their ideas.
 DISADVANTAGES
• It encourages memory work even without
understanding.

• There are certain subjects or courses that are not

amendable to objective examinations.

• It may encourage cheating because it is easy to

cheat on this type of exam.
 DISADVANTAGES
• Students can guess in this type of exam.

• Producing this type of exam is expensive.

• Since there are many choices, eliminating other

possible answers is harder compared to the
multiple type of exam.
 When to use matching type?
They are effective when you need to
measure the learner’s ability to identify the
relationship or association between similar
items. They work best when the course content
has many parallel concepts.
• Terms and Definitions
• Objects or Pictures and Labels
• Symbols and Proper Names
• Causes and Effects
• Scenarios and Responses
• Principles and Scenarios to which they apply
 Guidelines
• Give clear directions or instructions

• The premises column must be in the left while

the responses column is in the right.

• Write the item as clearly as possible.

 Guidelines
• Be sure that the materials are homogenous.

A B

__ 1. First President of
the Republic A. Magellan
__ 2. National Hero B. Rizal
__ 3. Discovered the C. Aguinaldo
Philippines
__ 4. Brain of Katipunan
 Guidelines
• Use an imperfect match as much as possible.

• Place all of the items for one matching exercises

on the same page.

• Order of correct answer are randomly arranged

• Arrange items in response column in either

logical or natural order alphabetically if there is
no apparent organizational basis.
 Guidelines
• Use numbers to identify items in Premises
Column, capital letters to identify responses in
Response Column.

• The ideal number of items is 5 to 15.

• Be sure each item has a pair.

 Guidelines
• Be careful about what material is put in the
question column and what is put into the option
column.

• Statements borrowed from the textbook or other

references must be avoided.
 Guidelines
• There should be NO keywords appearing in
both a premise and response providing a clue to
the correct answer.

• Prepare a scoring key or guide.

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