4 Questions
Which of the following is a common method of assessing students' understanding?
Multiple choice questions
What is the purpose of using plausible distractors in multiple choice questions?
To represent common student misconceptions
In multiple choice questions, what should the stem avoid containing?
Irrelevant material
What is the purpose of providing additional context in multiple choice questions?
To provide extra information to guide students to the correct answer
Study Notes
Assessing Student Understanding
- Multiple choice questions are a common method of assessing students' understanding.
Multiple Choice Questions
- Plausible distractors are used in multiple choice questions to require students to think critically and make informed decisions.
- The stem of a multiple choice question should avoid containing clues or hints that give away the correct answer.
- Providing additional context in multiple choice questions helps to increase the validity of the assessment by more accurately reflecting real-life scenarios.
Test your understanding of assessing students' understanding and creating effective multiple choice questions with this quiz. Explore common assessment methods and the purpose of plausible distractors, stem content, and additional context in multiple choice questions.
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