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Multiple Choice Questions Best Practices

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What is the primary purpose of constructing a stem in multiple choice questions?

To make the question easier to answer

To present a definite problem (correct)

To confuse the student with irrelevant material

To provide a clear direction to the student

Why should options be mutually exclusive?

To make the question more challenging

To encourage critical thinking

To avoid ambiguity in the correct answer (correct)

To reduce the number of options

What should distractors represent in multiple choice questions?

Common misconceptions of students (correct)

Irrelevant information

General knowledge

Uncommon knowledge in the field

Why should 'all of the above' and 'none of the above' options be avoided?

They can be ambiguous and misleading Signup and view all the answers

What should the correct answer in a multiple choice question be?

The answer mentioned in the text Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective method to ensure the correctness of the answer in a multiple choice question?

Matching the answer with the key used to create the question Signup and view all the answers

According to best practices, which of these options should be avoided when crafting distractors for multiple choice questions?

Using 'all of the above' as an option Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of a multiple choice stem helps to reduce the chance of ambiguity and misunderstanding?

Presenting a definite problem Signup and view all the answers

While formatting multiple choice questions, what specific feature is recommended to address math and science elements?

Wrap math and science elements in dollar signs ($) Signup and view all the answers

When writing multiple choice questions in JSON format, what special key should be used to provide supplementary information about the answer?

info Signup and view all the answers