TOPIC 5 part 1 Flashcards
Different Types of Tests and How They are Constructed (Selected-response test)
traditional tests fall into two general categories:
selected-response type
constructed-response type
traditional test in which learners choose the correct answer or best alternative from the given options.
select-response type
traditional test in which learners are asked to formulate their answers.
constructed-response type
Selected- response tests include:
- multiple choice
- true or false / alternative response test
- matching type test
Multiple choice items consist of a problem situation called a ____
stem
multiple choice items also consist of several ________ which provide possible solutions to the problem
alternatives
the stem in multiple choice items may be a
question or an incomplete statement
the alternatives include the correct answers and several plausible wrong answers called
distracters
TRUE OR FALSE
In Multiple choice items, learning outcomes from simple to complex can be measured
true
TRUE OR FALSE
In Multiple choice items, a broad sample of achievement cant be measured
false
TRUE OR FALSE
In Multiple choice items, incorrect alternatives provide diagnostic information
true
TRUE OR FALSE
In Multiple choice items, highly structured and clear tasks are provided
true
TRUE OR FALSE
In Multiple choice items, scores are more influenced by guessing than true or false items
false
TRUE OR FALSE
In Multiple choice items, scoring is easy, objective, and reliable
true
TRUE OR FALSE
In Multiple choice items, constructing good items is time consuming
true
TRUE OR FALSE
In Multiple choice items, it is frequently easy to find plausible distracters
false
TRUE OR FALSE
In Multiple choice items,it is ineffective for measuring some types of problem-solving and ability to organize and express ideas
true
TRUE OR FALSE
In Multiple choice items, score cant be influenced by reading ability
false
TRUE OR FALSE Rules for Writing MULCHO
Design each item to measure an important learning outcome.
true
TRUE OR FALSE Rules for Writing MULCHO
Present a single, clearly formulated problem in the stem
of the item.
true
TRUE OR FALSE Rules for Writing MULCHO
State the stem of the item in simple, clear language.
true
TRUE OR FALSE Rules for Writing MULCHO
Put as much of the wording as possible in the alternatives of the
item.
false in the STEM not alternatives
[MULCHO rules] State the stem of the item in ______ form, wherever possible.
positive
[MULCHO rules] Emphasize ______ _______ whenever it is used in the stem of an item.
negative wording
TRUE OR FALSE rules for writing MULCHO
Make certain that the intended answer is correct or clearly best.
true
TRUE OR FALSE rules for writing MULCHO
Make all alternatives grammatically consistent with the stem of the
item and parallel in form.
true
TRUE OR FALSE rules for writing MULCHO
Use verbal clues that enable students to select the current answer or to eliminate an incorrect alternative.
FALSE – avoid verbal clues
TRUE OR FALSE rules for writing MULCHO
Make all alternatives grammatically consistent with the stem of the
item and parallel in form.
true
verbal clues include (name 3/6)
- similarity of wording in stem and correct answer
-stating correct answer in textbook language
-stating correct answer in greater detail
-including absolute terms in distracters
-including 2 responses that are all inclusive
-including 2 responses that have the same meaning
True or false mulcho
make the distracters plausible and attractive to the uninformed
true
true or false mulcho
vary the relative length of the correct answer to eliminate length as a clue
true
true or false mulcho
adding “all of the above” or “none of the above” will make the item more effective
false
true or false mulcho
vary the position of the correct answer in a random order
true
control the difficulty of the mulcho item either by varying the problem in the stem or
changing the alternatives and making the more homogenous
true or false mulcho
make certain each item is dependent of the other items in the test
false – make them independent
true or false variations are given the general name:
alternative-response items
The matching format consists
of a series of stems, called __________ and series of alternative answers, called _______
premises
responses
