This document discusses multiple-response test items which allow more than one answer choice to be selected as correct. It provides examples of multiple-response questions about phases of the moon and lunar and solar eclipses. The document also mentions doing research, citing sources, engaging learners, exploring concepts with objects, providing explanations and elaborations, and using pre-and post-assessments.

1. “Multiple-response items” are like
multiple-choice items.
However, more than one of the
alternatives can be correct. Select
the best options for each multiple-
response item.

2. Which of the following phases of the moon
appears to be half or more showing on a
clear night?
A. Dark moon
B. First quarter moon
C. Full moon
D. New moon
E. Third (last) quarter moon
F. Waning crescent moon
G. Waning gibbous moon
H. Waxing crescent moon
I. Waxing gibbous moon

3. Illustrate the position of the
Earth, moon, and sun during
a lunar eclipse.

4. Illustrate the position of the
Earth, moon, and sun during
a solar eclipse.

5. Do something with . . .
Phases of the moon
Lunar Eclipse
Solar Eclipse

6. Where do we start?

12. Do what RESEARCH shows WORKS.
CITE your SOURCES.

17. ENGAGE ?
EXPLORE Styrofoam balls
EXPLANATION ?
ELABORATION Eclipse
EVALUATION pre and post assessment