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What is the main purpose of selecting multiple options in a question?
What is the main purpose of selecting multiple options in a question?
- To allow for only one correct answer
- To encourage guessing from the options given
- To assess a broader understanding of the topic (correct)
- To make the question more confusing
Which aspect is crucial in constructing multiple choice questions?
Which aspect is crucial in constructing multiple choice questions?
- Incorporating irrelevant information in the stem
- Including ambiguous language in the options
- Ensuring options are mutually exclusive (correct)
- Using complex language to challenge students
When creating distractors for a question, it is important that they represent what?
When creating distractors for a question, it is important that they represent what?
- Common student misconceptions (correct)
- Irrelevant information students might find interesting
- Only vague concepts that cannot be clarified
- The correct answer in different wording
Why should all answer options be plausible in a multiple choice question?
Why should all answer options be plausible in a multiple choice question?
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What is an inappropriate practice when formulating options for a question?
What is an inappropriate practice when formulating options for a question?
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Study Notes
Purpose of Multiple Choice Questions
- Selecting multiple options allows for a more complex assessment, going beyond simple true/false choices.
Constructing Multiple Choice Questions
- Distractor quality is crucial, ensuring they are believable and relevant to the topic.
Distractor Representation
- Distractors should represent common misconceptions, alternative interpretations, or plausible but incorrect answers.
Plausibility of Options
- All options should be plausible to prevent simple guessing, promoting thoughtful consideration of the question.
Inappropriate Practices
- Using overly obvious or nonsensical options as distractors undermines the question's validity.
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