Are tests the only objective way to assess student learning?

Objective assessment has the virtue of being reliable and the reputation of being fair (Indiana  University, 2002).  Objective assessment is a form of questioning which has a single correct answer (Wikipedia, 2015). There are many forms of objective assessments. Examples are true/false answers, multiple choice, multiple-response and matching questions. Tests are not particularly the only objective way to assess students learning. All the examples listed do not have to present themselves in a test form. There are many ways for objective tests to present themselves. Technology is a great cover up. Plickers is one fun and interacting way to assess student learning that does not fit test format. Watch how this classroom uses Plickers as a form of objective assessment.

Another form of objective assessment can be done with Today's Meet. Students can respond to
a question posted on Today's Meet. Watch how this class participates in answering questions. 

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References
(n.d.). Retrieved September 2, 2015, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educational_assessment  

Teaching in Support of Student Success: Assessment Strategies. (n.d.). Retrieved September 2, 2015, from http://www.iupui.edu/~idd/assessment_strategies/asm_3.05.htm