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HOW TO CREATE  MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS JENNIFER ANN MORROW, PH.D.
What is a multiple choice question(MCQ)? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Sample Multiple Choice Question ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Advantages of MCQs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Disadvantages of MCQs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Bloom’s Taxonomy ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Knowledge ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
MCQ: Knowledge  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Comprehension ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
MCQ: Comprehension ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Application ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
MCQ: Application ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Analysis ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
MCQ: Analysis ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Synthesis ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
MCQ: Synthesis ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Evaluation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
MCQ: Evaluation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Rules for Writing MCQs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Rules for Writing MCQs (cont.) ,[object Object],[object Object]
Rules for Writing MCQs (cont.) ,[object Object],[object Object]
Rules for Writing MCQs (cont.) ,[object Object],[object Object]
Rules for Writing MCQs (cont.) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Rules for Writing MCQs (cont.) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Additional Tips for Creating MCQs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Additional Tips for Creating MCQs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
MOST IMPORTANT RULE HAVE OTHERS REVIEW YOUR QUESTIONS – IF POSSIBLE GET FEEDBACK FROM MORE THAN ONE PERSON. WORK IN TEAMS AND CRITIQUE EACH OTHERS QUESTIONS
Assignment for 9/22 ,[object Object],[object Object]
 

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Editor's Notes

  1. Some people simplify this taxonomy into 3 subcategories: 1) Understanding (knowledge and comprehension) 2) Application 3) Higher-order cognitive objectives (analysis, synthesis, and evaluation)
  2. Answer to #1: D – Providence
  3. Correct Answer: C – I think, therefore I am
  4. Correct Answer: D – 62.5%
  5. Correct Answer: A – internal, external
  6. Correct Answer: C – Both A & B
  7. Correct Answer: B - Great