I was happy to see your response regarding multiple choice items.
I spend hours constructing tests which will accurately assess students'
knowledge. I take it very seriously. With the latest thread on this
list, I was beginning to feel badly about the fact that my tests
regularly include about 30-35% multiple choice items.
A couple of years ago, I attended a workshop taught by an ETS guru who
taught us HOW to consturct a well-written MS item. It must have a valid
stem and well-written foils. Since that time, I have used MS items on
every test I give. (They are often the most-missed items on my tests.)
I felt the need to include items of this type because as the instuctor, I
can award NO partial credit for a wrong answer. Call me soft...
By the way: I hope everyone is planning to attend the AMATYC conference
in Atlanta in November this fall. It's gonna' be GREAT. If you were
yearning for a little Southern hospitality and some great math stuff,
make your plans to join us. I'm on the steering committee. Please reply
to me if you need more information.
Cheers!
Sallie
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email: 1115 West Avenue
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