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Which of the following is a key characteristic of a well-constructed stem?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of a well-constructed stem?
What is an important consideration when constructing options for a multiple choice question?
What is an important consideration when constructing options for a multiple choice question?
Why should distractors in multiple choice questions be plausible to students?
Why should distractors in multiple choice questions be plausible to students?
Study Notes
Constructing Multiple Choice Questions
- A well-constructed stem should be clear, concise, and free of ambiguity.
- An important consideration when constructing options for a multiple choice question is to ensure that the distractors are plausible and attractive to students who do not know the correct answer.
Role of Distractors
- Distractors in multiple choice questions should be plausible to students because they should be attractive to students who do not know the correct answer, making the question more effective in measuring student knowledge.
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Description
Test your knowledge of assessment construction with this matching type quiz. Match key characteristics of well-constructed stems, considerations for multiple choice question options, and the importance of plausible distractors to student understanding.
