Question Construction Techniques

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What type of statement should a question stem be to present a clear problem?

Irrelevant with obscure details
Meaningful by itself, presenting a definite problem (correct)
Negatively stated with hidden meanings
Vaguely stated with multiple interpretations

When should a question stem be negatively stated?

Whenever the educator desires to increase complexity
Only when significant learning outcomes require it (correct)
Never, as it leads to confusion
Always, to make it more challenging

What is a key characteristic of good distractors?

They should be homogeneous in content, representing common student misconceptions (correct)
They should be designed to trick and confuse the student making it more challenging
They should be obviously wrong to help the student easily identify the correct answer.
They should all include similar terminology to the question

Why should option choices not include "all of the above" or "none of the above"?

They often provide an easy way out without truly knowing the answer. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an 'info' section?

To offer extra context to the question and the correct answer (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential feature of a well-constructed question stem?

It should present a clear and definite problem. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the nature of option choices in multiple choice questions?

They should be free from hints about the correct answer. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for distractors to represent common student misconceptions?

To enhance the assessment of the student's comprehension. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided in the construction of question options?

Including several related concepts in one option. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a correct answer in a multiple choice question?

It needs to be the best answer based on the information given. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a valid reason for avoiding the phrase "according to the text" in multiple choice questions?

It encourages students to focus on memorizing specific details rather than understanding the concepts. (A), It creates a sense of redundancy, as the information provided in the stem should be sufficient to answer the question. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for ensuring that distractors in a multiple choice question represent common student misconceptions?

To provide a more realistic assessment of students' understanding. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a negatively stated question stem in a multiple choice question?

To emphasize the specific aspects of the concept being tested. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for avoiding the use of "all of the above" and "none of the above" options in multiple choice questions?

They can limit the opportunity to test students' understanding of specific concepts. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of "homogeneous content" when writing distractors for a multiple choice question?

Making sure that each distractor is related to the same concept or topic as the correct answer. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Testing Effect

A psychological phenomenon where retrieving information helps enhance memory retention.

Active Recall

A learning technique where retrieving information from memory improves long-term retention.