Write a better test
The Art and Science of designing mcqs
Why Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)?
MCQs have a greater engagement by students than free response items.
MCQs provide more reliable data than free response items.
MCQs can be designed to pinpoint misconceptions.
MCQs are easily mounted on learning management systems such as Edmodo and moodle.
Course Curriculum
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MCQs and test design... the basics
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The purpose of assessment
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Scales and standards
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Why MCQs
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SOLO taxonomy
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The SOLO Taxonomy
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SOLO super item
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Using Google forms
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Anatomy of an MCQ
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Dos and Dont's
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Syllabus validity
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Anatomy of an MCQ item
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The stimulus
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Earthrise
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Frass shooting caterpillars
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Roller coaster
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Item writing challenge
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Item wring challenge
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Resources
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Resources
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TTA Face to face Workshops
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Online courses
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Reflection
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Reflection
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About the instructor
Curriculum and assessment advisor
Jim Sturgiss
Jim is an educational researcher and independent educational consultant. A recipient of the NSW PTC Distinguished Service Award for leadership in delivering targeted professional learning to teachers, he works with schools to align assessment, reporting and learning practice. He has been a DoE Senior Assessment Advisor where he developed many statewide assessments, (ESSA, SNAP, ELLA, BST) and as Coordinator: Analytics where he developed reports to schools for statewide assessments and NAPLAN.