Writing Multiple Choice Questions

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What type of questions should be written based on the given text?

  • Single choice questions
  • True or false questions
  • Complex multiple choice questions (correct)
  • Open-ended questions

What is an important factor to consider when constructing the stem of a multiple choice question?

  • Length of the stem
  • Negatively stated problems
  • Meaningfulness by itself (correct)
  • Relevance of irrelevant material

Why should options be free from clues about which response is correct?

  • To eliminate irrelevant material
  • To ensure fair assessment (correct)
  • To confuse the students
  • To make the question difficult

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Study Notes

Question Construction

  • When constructing questions, consider the type of question to be written based on the given text
  • The stem of a multiple choice question is important and should be carefully constructed
  • A crucial factor to consider when constructing the stem is that it should be free from ambiguity and clearly communicate what is being asked

Option Construction

  • Options in a multiple choice question should be free from clues about which response is correct
  • Options should be constructed to avoid giving away the correct answer

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