MULITIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
A fine tool of Assessment
BY
RAHIM DAUDANI
A MCQ.
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A multiple-choice item consist of a problem
may be stated as a direct question or an
incomplete question. The list of suggested
solutions may include words, numbers
symbols or phrases and are called alternatives
(also known as choices or options).
 The student is typically requested to read the
stem and the list the alternatives and to select
the one correct or best alternative.
Answer Key and Distarctor
Answer key.
The correct alternative in each item is
called the answer, and the remaining
alternatives are called distracter (also
called decoys and foils).
 Distractors
The functions of each distractors is to
distract those students who are in doubt.
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Distarctor Classification
Incorrect alternatives options (distractors) are known as per their
intended functions
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Suspect answer.
The nearest or closest answer to the question it always confuse
those student who have firm knowledge but have a dought in their
minds.
Danger wood.
This has no concern with the element but do attract those student
who know a little or not sure of the correct answer.
Dead end.
This is the answer of a guesser, this key always attract a guesser
who try to figure out the answer with guessing the least possible
answer.
Stem forms
The Stem is classified into two categories
 Direct Question Form.
This is easier to write, is more natural for
younger students, and is more likely to present
a clearly formulated problem.
 Incomplete Question Form.
This is more concise and if skillfully phrased, it
too can present a well defined problem. And it
is suitable for higher level of learners.
Conversion of stem
direct question to incomplete question form
Direct question form
In which one of the following cities is the first capital of Pakistan?
A.
Karachi.
B.
Lahore.
C.
Islamabad
D.
Delhi.
Incomplete Question Form.
The first capital of Pakistan is
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Karachi.
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Lahore.
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Islamabad.
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Delhi.