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What is the primary purpose of the stem in a multiple-choice test?

To present a problem to be solved (correct)
To provide a list of possible answers
To distract the student from the correct answer
To identify the correct answer

What is the term for the incorrect answer options in a multiple-choice test?

Options
Stem
Key
Distractors (correct)

What type of multiple-choice test has options that are very similar in appearance?

Fill-in-the-blank
Flipping the text
True or False
Look-alike set (correct)

What is the purpose of a multiple-choice test?

To evaluate student knowledge and understanding (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a 'flipping the text' type of multiple-choice test?

Matching a definition with a vocabulary term (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of multiple-choice tests?

They are limited in their ability to assess complex thinking (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the correct answer option in a multiple-choice test?

Key (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to ensure that distractors are plausible?

To test the student's ability to identify the correct answer (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using multiple-choice tests in assessment?

They are a reliable way to assess knowledge and understanding (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using multiple-choice tests over other assessment methods?

They are more objective in grading (C) Signup and view all the answers

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