ROLE OF TEST BLUEPRINT IN TEST CONSTRUCTION AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN ONITSHA EDUCATION ZONE OF ANAMBRA STATE

Abstract

This study examined the role of test blueprints in the test construction process among secondary school teachers in Onitsha Education Zone of Anambra State. In order to guarantee that assessments are in line with curriculum objectives, content standards, and intended learning outcomes, it examined how test blueprints function as a guiding framework. The study emphasized the contributions blueprints make to test validity, reliability, and fairness by giving educators a methodical way to create evaluations that fairly gauge students' knowledge and abilities. The study also addressed the difficulties teachers encounter when putting test blueprints into practice and provides suggestions for improving their efficacy in classrooms. The study highlighted the value of test blueprints in supporting high-quality assessment practices in secondary education through this investigation. The use of test blueprints in assessment design is a key strategy for improving teacher confidence and the overall quality of student evaluations. This research investigated how test blueprints can increase teacher confidence among secondary school educators by looking at the effects of structured test planning on test validity, reliability, and alignment with curriculum objectives. Test blueprints are thorough guides for developing tests that ensure balanced content coverage, fair and equitable evaluations, and adequate representation of cognitive levels. This tool helps teachers create assessments that accurately measure student learning outcomes while lowering bias and ambiguity in test construction.