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Which of the following is NOT an appropriate way to phrase a multiple choice question?
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate way to phrase a multiple choice question?
- Formulate the question so it presents a clear problem.
- Ensure answer choices are mutually exclusive.
- Use irrelevant material to add complexity to the question. (correct)
- Avoid negatively stating the question unless necessary.
What feature should all options in a multiple choice question possess?
What feature should all options in a multiple choice question possess?
- Options should be clear and concise. (correct)
- Options should represent varied topics unrelated to the question.
- Options should contain phrases from the source material.
- Options should include a clue about the correct answer.
Which aspect is essential to ensure that distractors effectively challenge students?
Which aspect is essential to ensure that distractors effectively challenge students?
- They should be overly simplistic and obvious.
- They should relate to entirely different subjects.
- They should represent common student misconceptions. (correct)
- They should use technical jargon that confuses students.
What is an ideal characteristic of the correct answer in a multiple choice question?
What is an ideal characteristic of the correct answer in a multiple choice question?
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What type of wording should be avoided in the stem of a multiple choice question?
What type of wording should be avoided in the stem of a multiple choice question?
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Multiple Choice Questions Guidelines
- Avoid ambiguous wording in the stem of the question to ensure clarity and precision.
- All options in a multiple choice question should be plausible and relevant to the question's context.
- Distractors must challenge students; they should be similar to the correct answer to prevent easy elimination.
- The correct answer should be clearly the best option, avoiding overly complex wording that may confuse test-takers.
- Consistent grammatical structure among options enhances comprehension and fairness.
- Ensure options do not overlap significantly to prevent uncertainty in choosing the correct answer.
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