Describes how to construct match questions

2. a. Definition
If a lined up column of stimulus and a mixed up
column of responses are given and asked to couple correct
stimulus with response is known as a ‘match’ question.

3. b. Criteria for constructing match type questions
b.1. One has to set a question on the expected ability
of the students.
b.2. All the stimulus and responses are to be in one
particular content.
b.3. One or more responses can be added to reduce the
guessing.
b.4. All the stimulus and responses have to be in one
page.

4. b.2. All the stimulus and responses are to be in one
particular content.
Column I Column II
Iodine Virus
Frog 2
Corona Amphibian
4 Spectrum
VIBGYOR
Sublimation

5. b.3. One or more responses can be added to reduce the
guessing.

6. c. Advantages
•Easy to construct
•Evaluation is easier than essay question and short answer
question type
•Possess objectivity
•Machine based correction
•Bluffing is not possible

7. d. Limitations
•Abilities such as remember, and understand are only
measured.

8. Example: Match the stimulus in column I with correct
responses in column II (Identity) (Remember)
Column I Column II
Archimedes Law of Gravitation
Newton Law of Floatation
Kepler Law of Diffusion
Graham Law of Relativity
Einstein Law of Continuity
Law of Planetary Motion

9. Assignment
By seeing the example, now construct two match
questions, one each in remember and understand in your
selected and fixed syllabus.

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• Images from google