Multiple Choice Questions (Teaching & Learning)

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Resources:


8 Tips for Writing Multiple-Choice Tests. Dodd, J. University of Florida

Creating Effective Multiple Choice Exams. Gorzycki, M. San Francisco State University.

Writing Good Multiple Choice Exam. Zimmaro, D. Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Texas

Writing Multiple-Choice Questions that Demand Critical Thinking. TEaching and Learning Center, University of Oregon

Bibliography

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  • Little, J. L., Bjork, E. L., Bjork, R. A., & Angello, G. (2012). Multiple-choice tests exonerated, at least of some charges: Fostering test-induced learning and avoiding test-induced forgetting. Psychological Science, 23(11), 1337-1344. Ubc-elink.png
  • Bowering, E. R., & Wetmore, A. A. (1997). Success on multiple choice examinations: A model and workshop intervention. Canadian Journal of Counselling, 31(4), 294-304.Permalink.svg Permalink
  • Kolstad, R. K., & Kolstad, R. A. (1982). Applications of conventional and non-restrictive multiple-choice examination items. Clearing House, 56(4), 153-55.Ubc-elink.png
  • Kolstad, R. K., & Kolstad, R. A. (1994). Applications of conventional and non-restrictive multiple-choice examination items. Clearing House, 67(6), 317-19.Permalink.svg Permalink
  • Shively, M. J. (1978). Improving the quality of multiple choice examinations Journal of Veterinary Medical Education.Permalink.svg Permalink
  • Ventouras, E., Triantis, D., Tsiakas, P., & Stergiopoulos, C. (2011). Comparison of oral examination and electronic examination using paired multiple-choice questions. Computers & Education, 56(3), 616-624. Ubc-elink.png
  • Woodford, K., & Bancroft, P. (2005) Multiple Choice Questions Not Considered Harmful. Australian Computing Education Conference. Permalink.svg Permalink


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