This week we have been working collaboratively to explore the world of banking. Our task was for each person in our group to explore a particular topic so that we would understand the ideas and concepts before beginning the unit. After exploring and learning about the ideas on our own, we shared what we learned with the rest of our group members. Our next task was to create a test that would assess how well the students understood the ideas and concepts of banking. 

This activity really forced us to think about what types of questions would be good for certain information. For example, some topics were very straightforward and were good for multiple choice questions. While others were good for the essay portion of the test because it was more open ended and required more explanation from the student to ensure understanding. I was glad that we were able to work collaboratively for this project because everyone contributed and helped to make this process easier. 

This assignment help me realize how much careful consideration needs to be done before creating an assessment tool such as a test. You need to consider the types of questions, how you are going to grade, and what accommodations might need to be put into place for students who are having difficulty.