Expert Multiple Choice Question Writing

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What is the primary focus of the role of an expert multiple choice question writer?

  • Creating questions that test a student's understanding of the text (correct)
  • Writing questions with options that are intentionally misleading
  • Writing multiple choice questions that are very easy
  • Designing questions that require the student to read between the lines

What should the stem of a multiple choice question typically present?

  • A generic question that can be answered by anyone
  • A topic that is open to multiple interpretations
  • A vague idea that requires the student to think critically
  • A clearly defined problem that requires a specific solution (correct)

What is a key characteristic of effective distractors in multiple choice questions?

  • They are plausible and represent common student misconceptions (correct)
  • They are clearly incorrect and easy to eliminate
  • They are intentionally misleading and confusing
  • They are unrelated to the topic being tested

What is the purpose of the 'info' section in a multiple choice question?

<p>To provide additional context and clarify the question (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided in the construction of multiple choice options?

<p>Options that include 'all of the above' or 'none of the above' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which quality should the stem of a multiple choice question NOT have?

<p>Should be clear and concise (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common student misconception in multiple choice questions?

<p>Distractors that are very similar to the correct answer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distractors should be avoided in multiple choice questions?

<p>Clues revealing the correct response (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary focus when constructing multiple choice options?

<p>Having all options equally plausible (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach should be avoided when constructing the stem of a multiple choice question?

<p>Including extra or irrelevant material (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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