MTS 111 1 TESTING NAVEDTRA 132,
NAVY SCHOOL TESTING PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT MANUAL
NAVEDTRA 132: Navy School Testing Program Management
The Core Publication
Question: What is the publication for Navy School Testing Program Management
Manual?
Answer: NAVEDTRA 132 Description: This manual provides the standard
procedures for the design, development, administration, and management of Navy
tests. It is the "rulebook" for ensuring that testing is fair, valid, and reliable across
all Navy schools.
The Purpose of Testing
Question: What is the primary purpose of the testing program?
Answer: To ensure a quality testing process is implemented to effectively assess
the trainee's achievement of learning objectives.
Description: Testing is not just about grading; it is about validation. The program
ensures that the tools used to measure a Sailor's knowledge actually align with the
specific tasks they will perform in the fleet. This maintains a high standard of
"Training Effectiveness."
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Role Responsibility
Provides the overarching Testing Policy and Guidance for the
NETC
entire Navy training domain.
Acts as the operational "eyes" for policy; oversees testing policy,
NETC N7 monitors compliance by the various Learning Centers, and
provides guidance oversight.
, Role Responsibility
Serves as the Curriculum Control Authority (CCA); manages
Learning
training sites and detachments, resolves disputes, and incorporates
Center CO
Type Commander (TYCOM) test banks.
LC Director The "Hands-on" lead; ensures testing programs are conducted
of Training properly and oversees the development of Testing Plans.
Organizational Flow of Authority
In the Navy testing environment, authority flows from policy makers to the
curriculum managers:
1. NETC (Policy): Sets the global rules.
2. Learning Center CO (CCA): The decision-maker for specific rating
curricula.
3. Course Curriculum Model Manager (CCMM): The designated command
that maintains the actual test items.
4. Learning Standards Officer (LSO): Provides internal quality control and
pedagogical oversight at the schoolhouse.
Testing Program Components
A robust testing program under NAVEDTRA 132 includes:
The Testing Plan: The primary blueprint for how a course will be tested.
Knowledge Tests: Measuring "book" knowledge (Multiple choice, etc.).
Performance Tests: Measuring the ability to perform a physical or mental
task (Process and Product).
Test Items Analysis: A statistical review to see if a question is too easy, too
hard, or poorly written.
NAVY SCHOOL TESTING PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT MANUAL
NAVEDTRA 132: Navy School Testing Program Management
The Core Publication
Question: What is the publication for Navy School Testing Program Management
Manual?
Answer: NAVEDTRA 132 Description: This manual provides the standard
procedures for the design, development, administration, and management of Navy
tests. It is the "rulebook" for ensuring that testing is fair, valid, and reliable across
all Navy schools.
The Purpose of Testing
Question: What is the primary purpose of the testing program?
Answer: To ensure a quality testing process is implemented to effectively assess
the trainee's achievement of learning objectives.
Description: Testing is not just about grading; it is about validation. The program
ensures that the tools used to measure a Sailor's knowledge actually align with the
specific tasks they will perform in the fleet. This maintains a high standard of
"Training Effectiveness."
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Role Responsibility
Provides the overarching Testing Policy and Guidance for the
NETC
entire Navy training domain.
Acts as the operational "eyes" for policy; oversees testing policy,
NETC N7 monitors compliance by the various Learning Centers, and
provides guidance oversight.
, Role Responsibility
Serves as the Curriculum Control Authority (CCA); manages
Learning
training sites and detachments, resolves disputes, and incorporates
Center CO
Type Commander (TYCOM) test banks.
LC Director The "Hands-on" lead; ensures testing programs are conducted
of Training properly and oversees the development of Testing Plans.
Organizational Flow of Authority
In the Navy testing environment, authority flows from policy makers to the
curriculum managers:
1. NETC (Policy): Sets the global rules.
2. Learning Center CO (CCA): The decision-maker for specific rating
curricula.
3. Course Curriculum Model Manager (CCMM): The designated command
that maintains the actual test items.
4. Learning Standards Officer (LSO): Provides internal quality control and
pedagogical oversight at the schoolhouse.
Testing Program Components
A robust testing program under NAVEDTRA 132 includes:
The Testing Plan: The primary blueprint for how a course will be tested.
Knowledge Tests: Measuring "book" knowledge (Multiple choice, etc.).
Performance Tests: Measuring the ability to perform a physical or mental
task (Process and Product).
Test Items Analysis: A statistical review to see if a question is too easy, too
hard, or poorly written.
