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Which of the following is a key feature of a well-written multiple choice question?
Which of the following is a key feature of a well-written multiple choice question?
What is a common misconception about generating challenging multiple choice questions?
What is a common misconception about generating challenging multiple choice questions?
Why is it important to avoid negatively stated stems in multiple choice questions?
Why is it important to avoid negatively stated stems in multiple choice questions?
Study Notes
Key Features of Well-Written Multiple Choice Questions
- A key feature of a well-written multiple choice question is that it has a clear and concise stem that is free of irrelevant information.
Common Misconceptions about Generating Challenging Multiple Choice Questions
- A common misconception is that generating challenging multiple choice questions requires making the distractors (incorrect answer choices) more plausible.
Importance of Avoiding Negatively Stated Stems
- It is important to avoid negatively stated stems in multiple choice questions because they can confuse test-takers, particularly those for whom English is a second language, and can lead to incorrect answers due to misinterpretation.
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Test your knowledge of writing well-constructed multiple choice questions with this quiz. Explore the key features, common misconceptions, and importance of avoiding negatively stated stems in multiple choice questions.
