A table of specifications is simply a test plan. ...
The numbers, such as 2 at the Remember level for each
objective, indicate how many items the instructor plans to include on the test for each objective and level of
learning. This type of table: helps faculty assure adequate coverage of content.
It is a foundational tool in designing tests or measures for research and educational purposes.
is a plan prepared by a classroom teacher as a basis for test construction especially a periodic test.
A table of specification (TOS) can be used to help teachers frame the decision making process of test
construction and improve the validity of teachers' evaluations based on tests constructed for
classroom use.