1. K-12
Table of Specifications
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2. A TOS is a chart
that shows the
topics that will be
covered on a test.
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3. Table of Specifications
 Blue print for test
 Purpose
 ensure proper emphasis given to all
elements of a course of study
 content validity
 Guide for writing items
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4. Meaning of TOS
 Table of specification is a plan prepared by a classroom
teacher as a basis for test construction especially a
periodic test.
 is a two-way chart which describes the topics to be
covered by a test and the number of items or points
which will be associated with each topic.
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5. Steps in Preparing
the Table of Specification
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6. Steps in Preparing The Table of Specification
 List down the topics covered for inclusion in the test.
 Determine the content standards to be assessed by
the test. (Refer to CG)
 Specify the number of days/hours spent for teaching a
particular topic.
 Determine percentage allocation of the test items for
each of the topics covered.
 Determine the number of the items for each topic.
 Distribute the numbers to the objectives.
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7. Steps in Preparing The Table of Specification
 List down the topics covered for inclusion in the
test.
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8. Steps in Preparing The Table of Specification
 Determine the objectives to be assessed by the
test applying RBT.
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9. RICHARD R. RAQUEÑO
Steps in Preparing The Table of Specification
 Determine the objectives to be assessed by the
test applying RBT.
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10. Steps in Preparing The Table of Specification
 Specify the number of days/hours spent for
teaching a particular topic.
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11. Steps in Preparing The Table of Specification
 Determine percentage allocation of the test
items for each of the topics covered.
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12. Steps in Preparing The Table of Specification
 Determine the number of items for each of the
topics covered.
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# of items = percentage allocation for each
topic x total number of items

13. Steps in Preparing The Table of Specification
 Distribute the numbers to the objectives.
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14. Sample of TOS
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