Tag: multiple-choice

15 Do’s and Don’ts for Writing Multiple-Choice Questions

Multiple choice test quiz

Multiple-choice questions can often be confusing to students, leaving them scratching their heads, wondering what the professor intended to ask.

In online courses, misleading or ambiguous questions can be particularly frustrating, since professors are not standing by to answer questions while students take the test.

How can professors write multiple-choice questions that will be easy for students to understand?

Follow these 15 Do’s and Don’ts while writing your multiple-choice quizzes to ensure that your tests are effective, straightforward, and leave no room for confusion.