1. Writing High-Quality Multiple Choice Questions KCDL Instructional Design Course

2. Why Multiple Choice Questions? Independent learners State-mandated testing Technology

3. Writing Multiple Choice Questions Uses – Formative assessments – Summative assessments Organization – Test banks Formatting – Copyright – Respondus template – Uniform font

4. Question Types Basic Knowledge Application of Knowledge Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation

5. Basic Knowledge Questions Which of the following is the scalar quantity? a. velocity b. acceleration c. force d. work done

6. Application of Knowledge Questions Which equation is equivalent to 4(x + 5)-3(x + 2) = 14? a. 4x + 20 - 3x - 6 = 14 b. 4x + 5 - 3x + 6 = 14 c. 4x + 5 - 3x + 2 = 14 d. 4x + 20 - 3x - 2 = 14

7. Analysis, Synthesis and Evaluation Questions In the poem “In Flanders Field,” the poppies are to death as the torch is to: a. idealism b. patriotism c. destiny d. militarism

8. Using Graphs, Charts, Passages and Other Documents Which of the following groups of Americans would most likely respond to this advertisement? a.Southern blacks b.Immigrants from Southern Europe c.Immigrants from Northern Europe d.Northern blacks

9. Multiple Choice Question Checklist Alignment with objectives Answer choices Formatting