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Which guideline is most important when writing true or false statements?
Which guideline is most important when writing true or false statements?
What is a key strategy in writing matching-type items?
What is a key strategy in writing matching-type items?
What is a characteristic of the T-F Correction type of question?
What is a characteristic of the T-F Correction type of question?
Which of the following is not appropriate when crafting options for assessment items?
Which of the following is not appropriate when crafting options for assessment items?
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What is a recommended practice when drafting true or false statements?
What is a recommended practice when drafting true or false statements?
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When drafting options for assessment, what should be avoided?
When drafting options for assessment, what should be avoided?
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In a yes-no variation of true or false items, what is required from the learner?
In a yes-no variation of true or false items, what is required from the learner?
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Which of the following guidelines should be followed when creating matching-type items?
Which of the following guidelines should be followed when creating matching-type items?
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Study Notes
Guidelines for Writing True or False Statements
- Craft statements that fall into one of two categories: completely true or completely false.
- Use clear, straightforward language for accessibility.
- Avoid negative language and particularly double negatives.
- Refrain from absolutist language (e.g., "always," "never").
- Each statement should convey only one idea.
- Employ familiar vocabulary, avoiding any complex or obscure terms.
- Do not copy text directly from textbooks or other educational resources.
Variations of True or False Items
- T-F Correction: Present a statement with an underlined key term for correction by the student (e.g., "Butterflies are mammals").
- Yes-No Variation: Require students to choose "yes" or "no" instead of "true" or "false".
Guidelines for Writing Matching-Type Items
- Clearly articulate matching directions, such as specifying the basis for the connection between two lists (e.g., Greek Gods to Roman Gods).
- Ensure stimuli are more detailed, while responses should be concise.
- Limit matching items to closely related topics that share a common information base.
- Organize response options in a coherent manner and ensure they are similar in length and form.
- Provide a greater number of response options than stimuli to enhance challenge.
Guidelines for Multiple Choice Options
- Offer 3 to 5 options per question, ensuring only one is the correct answer or the best alternative.
- Keep options parallel in structure and length to prevent revealing the correct answer.
- Arrange options logically (e.g., alphabetically or by length).
- Randomize the placement of correct answers to eliminate predictable patterns.
- Use "None of the above" judiciously, applicable only when there is one indisputably correct answer, such as in math.
- Avoid using "all of the above" as an option, especially if it is the intended correct answer.
- Ensure all answer choices are realistic and plausible.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the guidelines for writing true or false statements in assessments. Students will learn the key principles to develop clear and effective test items. It's essential for educators to understand these guidelines to create valid assessments.
