TOPIC 5 part 2

Question 1

Two major problems in constructing short-answer items:

Answer 1

• extremely difficult to phrase the question or incomplete statement so that only one answer is correct.
• There is the problem of spelling.

Question 2

true or false rules for short-answer items

State the item so that only a single, brief answer is possible.

Answer 2

true

Question 3

true or false rules for short-answer items

Start with an incomplete
statement and switch to direct question only when greater conciseness is possible by doing
so.

Answer 3

false

direct question then switch to incomplete statement when it needs to be more concise

Question 4

true or false rules for short-answer items

It is best to leave only one blank, and it should relate to the main
point of the statement.

Answer 4

true

Question 5

true or false rules for short-answer items

Place the blanks at the end of the statement.

Answer 5

true

Question 6

true or false rules for short-answer items

add extraneous clues to answer.

Answer 6

false – avoid

Question 7

true or false rules for short-answer items

For numerical answers indicate the degree of precision expected and the units in which they are expressed.

Answer 7

true

Question 8

Types of essay questions

Answer 8

1. restricted-response questions
2. extended-response questions

Question 9

[type of essay questions]
The boundaries of the subject matter to be considered are usually narrowly defined by the problem, and the specific form of the answer is also commonly indicated (by words such as “list,” “define,” and “give reasons”).

Answer 9

restricted-response questions

Question 10

[type of essay questions]

In some cases, the response is limited further using introductory
material or by the use of special directions.

Answer 10

restricted-response questions

Question 11

[type of essay questions]

gives students almost unlimited freedom to determine the form and
scope of their responses. Although in some instances rather rigid
practical limits may be imposed, such as time limits or page limits.

Answer 11

extended-response questions

Question 12

true or false rules for essay questions

Use essay questions to measure recalls of knowledge outcomes only.

Answer 12

false. should measure Complex learning outcomes. most recalls of knowledge outcomes profit little from being measured by essay questions

Question 13

true or false rules for essay questions

Relate the questions as directly as possible to the learning outcomes
being measured.

Answer 13

true

Question 14

true or false rules for essay questions

Formulate questions that present a clear task to be performed.

Answer 14

true

Question 15

true or false rules for essay questions

start the questions with “who,” what,” “when,” “where,” “name,” and “list.”

Answer 15

false. avoid those. use instead: “why,” “describe,” “explain,” “compare,” “relate,” “contrast,” “interpret,”
“analyze,” “criticize,” and “evaluate.”

Question 16

true or false rules for essay questions

Do not permit a choice of questions unless the learning outcome requires it.

Answer 16

true; except if measuring writing skill only

Question 17

Score restricted-response answers by the point method, using the _____ as a guide.

Answer 17

model answer

Question 18

Grade extended-response answers by rating method, using ___________ as a guide.

Answer 18

defined criteria

Question 19

true or false

Grade the student’s essay as a whole with your overall impression of the student’s paper

Answer 19

false.

evaluate all the students’ answers to one question before proceeding to the next question