[MATHEDCC] MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS

Martin KALMAR (Martin_KALMAR@CO.FREDERICK.MD.US)
30 Jul 97 12:16 -0400

I've been using multiple choice test items for the last two years, with a little
twist. My students have to write a brief justification for their choices, eithe
r explaining why their choice makes sense and/or explaining why the other
choices aren't as good. I've been pretty pleased with the results. It has
pretty much eliminated guessing. Students who can't think of a good reason
for a choice don't bother to respond since I make clear that a choice without
justification will not earn any credit.

Martin Kalmar
Frederick Community College
Frederick, Md.
martin_kalmar@co.frederick.md.us
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