17: Instructional Assessment- Assessment Strategies Last updated Save as PDF Page ID 87686 Jennfer Kidd, Jamie Kaufman, Peter Baker, Patrick O'Shea, Dwight Allen, & Old Dominion U students Old Dominion University 17.1: Should I give a multiple-choice test, an essay test, or something entirely different? 17.2: How can student journals be used for assessment? 17.3: How can classroom discussions be used for assessment? 17.4: How can personal conferences be used for assessment? 17.5: What is the best way to write good multiple-choice questions? 17.6: What are the benefits of essay tests? 17.7: How can portfolios be used for assessment?