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Constructing Effective MCQs for Assessment by Amir Hussain is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Multiple choice questions (MCQs) can be an effective assessment tool if constructed properly. The stem should clearly present a problem focusing on the learning outcome without irrelevant information. Alternatives should be plausible distractors that a student might select if they have not mastered the content. The correct answer and distractors must be clearly written and differentiated from each other. When writing MCQs to test higher-order thinking, the stem should require students to apply, analyze, or
- Author
- Amir Hussain
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- EN