The quality assurance system of higher education institutions: use of tests in special disciplines

Veronika P. Monakhova[1], PhD in Engineering, Docent, Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University), e-mail: monakhovavp@mai.ru

Anastasia M. Erikova, Senior lecturer, Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University)

Maria O. Ermakova, Senior lecturer, Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University)

This article is devoted to the analysis of the use of tests in special disciplines as a tool for assessing the quality of training of students in higher education institutions. The authors present the results of a study of teachers’ expert opinions on the advantages and disadvantages of using tests in comparison with traditional forms and methods of monitoring the achievement of a given level of competence development by students.

Keywords: the system of assurance of the quality of education at a higher educational institution, the quality of training of students, test, reliability, special disciplines

 

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