An Analysis of Question Papers of English (Grade-X) Of Board of Secondary Education, Karachi

Abstract

Abstract

The goal of this research was to assess question papers of English of Grade 10
at the secondary level considering Bloom’s Taxonomy of educational objectives.
The study used the Document Analysis Method, which is a qualitative
approach to research. The sample of this study was past English papers of the
last 10 years (2011-2021) of the Board of Secondary Education Karachi
(BISEK). The findings of this research study disclosed that the maximum
assessment focus in MCQs was on the level of knowledge. Other forms of
questions, requiring either short or detailed answers, emphasized only
knowledge and comprehension at a cognitive level. The learners’ analysis,
application, synthesis, and evaluation skills were not correctly examined
through the BISEK question papers at the secondary level. Therefore, this
research study recommends the requirement for training paper setters and
teachers to frame subjechigher-ordertive type questions focused on higher order thinking
skills.