CREATION OF THE PRE-TEST AS THE MOST IMPORTANT STAGE IN THE TEST COMPOSITION
The article is devoted to the problem of creation of tests as one of the effective means of control of different types of students'competences. The stages of the process of creating of tests are given. Much attention is paid to the stage of creation of the pre-test. The activities of the test developer at this stage are described. The characteristic of the information part of the test is given. The author explains the methodology for the composition of specifications for a test. The article includes guidance on drawing up instructions for testers and students.