Creating effective multiple-choice assessments
Which of the following is a sign that you鈥檙e NOT young anymore?
- You choose your cereal for the fibre, not the toy.
- You play connect the dots on your liver spots.
- Getting the mail is one of the highlights of your day.
- You sprinkle tenderizer on your applesauce.
- You look both ways before crossing a room.
At our Multiple-Choice Retreat on May 16, we鈥檒l reveal the answer to this question from Ron Berk鈥檚 Test of Testwiseness that has puzzled generations for years. 3M national teaching fellow and multiple-choice expert, Dr. Anthony Marini, will also help you develop your skills in writing and refining multiple-choice questions.
The hands-on retreat will explore a variety of topics, including:
- Best practices in item writing
- Techniques for constructing items that target higher cognitive levels of learning
- Using item analysis results to refine and enhance your tests
The session runs from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Lunch will be served.