Binary-choice questions are a type of selected-response item that can assess higher-level reasoning and critical thinking through true/false, yes/no, or other binary options. They are more reliable than other selected-response items and efficient for teachers while still allowing for deep reasoning skills to be measured. When constructing binary-choice items, the document recommends phrasing the question so that a superficial analysis suggests the wrong answer, avoiding negative statements, focusing on one concept per item, and keeping item length consistent.

1. Binary-Choice Used to assess reasoning skills in many different ways.

2. Questions can be based on...

3. fact/opinion

4. examples/non-examples