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What should the stem of a multiple choice question achieve?
What should the stem of a multiple choice question achieve?
- Focus primarily on the distractors
- Include irrelevant material for complexity
- Provide background information on the topic
- Present a definite problem related to the content (correct)
Which statement is essential when constructing question options?
Which statement is essential when constructing question options?
- Options should hint at the correct answer.
- Options must be mutually exclusive. (correct)
- All options can be plausible and overlapping.
- Options should include a 'none of the above' choice.
What is an important consideration when creating distractors?
What is an important consideration when creating distractors?
- Distractors should be unrelated to the content.
- They should always be the most complex answers.
- Distractors need to provide clues to the correct answer.
- They must represent common student misconceptions. (correct)
What is a crucial element that should not be included in question stems?
What is a crucial element that should not be included in question stems?
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Why is it important to ensure the correct answer is the best option?
Why is it important to ensure the correct answer is the best option?
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Study Notes
Multiple Choice Questions
- The stem of a multiple choice question should clearly and concisely present the problem or question that the student needs to answer.
- When constructing question options, it is essential to ensure that all options are grammatically correct and parallel in structure.
- When creating distractors, an important consideration is to make them plausible and believable but incorrect.
- A crucial element that should not be included in question stems is any information that gives away the correct answer.
- It is vital to ensure the correct answer is the best option because it helps to assess students' understanding and prevent them from selecting a correct answer simply by eliminating incorrect options.
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Test your knowledge on the essential components of multiple choice questions. This quiz covers the construction of question stems, the design of options, and the role of distractors. Gain insights into what makes effective questions for assessments.
