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What is a key characteristic of a well-constructed stem in a multiple choice question?
What is a key characteristic of a well-constructed stem in a multiple choice question?
- It can include irrelevant material to confuse students.
- It should contain clues about the correct answer.
- It should contain unnecessary details to lengthen the question.
- It should present a meaningful and definite problem. (correct)
What is the primary goal of creating plausible distractors in a multiple choice question?
What is the primary goal of creating plausible distractors in a multiple choice question?
- To represent common misconceptions and challenge student understanding. (correct)
- To ensure that all options are clearly articulated and concise.
- To mislead students into selecting the wrong answer.
- To provide hints that guide students to the correct answer.
Which of the following is NOT a guideline for constructing options in multiple choice questions?
Which of the following is NOT a guideline for constructing options in multiple choice questions?
- Ensure all options are mutually exclusive.
- Use 'all of the above' as an option. (correct)
- Avoid clues about which response is correct.
- Create options that are homogeneous in content when possible.
Which statement best describes the importance of ensuring the correct answer is the best answer to a question?
Which statement best describes the importance of ensuring the correct answer is the best answer to a question?
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Why should the information section following the answer be included in a multiple choice question?
Why should the information section following the answer be included in a multiple choice question?
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Stem Construction
- A well-constructed stem should be clear, concise, and unambiguous.
- The stem should ask a specific question or present a specific problem.
- The stem should not include unnecessary information that might distract from the question.
- The stem should pose a genuine problem, not simply a question about a fact.
Distractors
- Plausible distractors should be incorrect answers but still be believable to students who do not fully understand the concept.
- Creating good distractors helps to ensure that the question is measuring true understanding.
- Distractors should all be grammatically consistent with the stem.
Option Construction
- Avoid using "all of the above" or "none of the above" options, as they can make it difficult to determine the true answer.
- Avoid grammatical clues that might give away the correct answer
- Options should be equally spaced and of similar length to avoid giving clues to the correct answer.
Verifying Correct Answer
- The correct answer should be the most accurate and comprehensive, even if other options are partially correct.
- Ensuring the correct answer is the best choice, emphasizes the importance of accurate and thorough understanding of the topic.
Information Section
- The information section following the answer should give students a clear understanding of why the correct answer is correct and why the other options are incorrect.
- Providing this information helps students learn from their mistakes and develop a deeper understanding of the concept.
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