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What is the primary concern with poorly-written test items?
What is the primary concern with poorly-written test items?
In terms of content, what should multiple-choice items ideally reflect?
In terms of content, what should multiple-choice items ideally reflect?
What is an important guideline for writing the stem of multiple-choice questions?
What is an important guideline for writing the stem of multiple-choice questions?
What should test writers avoid when crafting multiple-choice items' stems?
What should test writers avoid when crafting multiple-choice items' stems?
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What aspect of vocabulary is emphasized in writing good multiple-choice items?
What aspect of vocabulary is emphasized in writing good multiple-choice items?
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How can poorly-written test items impact the evaluation of learning and achievement?
How can poorly-written test items impact the evaluation of learning and achievement?
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What should be ensured when formulating a multiple-choice question?
What should be ensured when formulating a multiple-choice question?
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How can grammatical clues affect the fairness of a multiple-choice question?
How can grammatical clues affect the fairness of a multiple-choice question?
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Where should the blank space be ideally placed in a sentence for effective test item writing?
Where should the blank space be ideally placed in a sentence for effective test item writing?
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How does specificity in a test item contribute to its effectiveness?
How does specificity in a test item contribute to its effectiveness?
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Why is it important to avoid general statements in test items?
Why is it important to avoid general statements in test items?
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What role does clarity play in the effectiveness of test item writing?
What role does clarity play in the effectiveness of test item writing?
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Which of the following should be avoided when writing multiple-choice test items?
Which of the following should be avoided when writing multiple-choice test items?
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In a multiple-choice test, what is a key principle regarding the number of options per item?
In a multiple-choice test, what is a key principle regarding the number of options per item?
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When constructing multiple-choice test items, why should statements from the textbook be avoided?
When constructing multiple-choice test items, why should statements from the textbook be avoided?
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What is a critical aspect to consider when writing matching-type test items?
What is a critical aspect to consider when writing matching-type test items?
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In writing matching-type test items, why is it important to ensure that items share the same foundation of information?
In writing matching-type test items, why is it important to ensure that items share the same foundation of information?
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What should be done to make sure that multiple-choice options are plausible and homogenous?
What should be done to make sure that multiple-choice options are plausible and homogenous?
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