{"id":325,"date":"2012-02-28T09:00:28","date_gmt":"2012-02-28T09:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/blog\/?p=325"},"modified":"2021-03-08T06:14:20","modified_gmt":"2021-03-08T06:14:20","slug":"designing-questions-for-online-assessments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/news-and-updates\/designing-questions-for-online-assessments\/","title":{"rendered":"Designing Questions for Online Assessments"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"DesigningProProfs Quiz Maker<\/strong> is a popular online assessment software<\/a>. One reason for its popularity is the ability to choose from various types of questions when creating an assessment.<\/p>\n

The following types of questions are available using ProProfs Quiz Maker<\/a><\/strong>. Learn the best method for creating each one using simple techniques and administration preferences.<\/p>\n

\"ProProfs<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0 Multiple-Choice Questions<\/h3>\n

Multiple choice questions state a question followed by a list of possible answers, with only one of those answers being correct.<\/p>\n

How to:<\/strong><\/p>\n

When writing multiple-choice questions, present your problem using simple but precise language. Make each question as concise and clear as possible. Good multiple choice questions present alternative answers that also relate to the question in some way. Do not use alternate answers that are meant to trick or purposely confuse students.<\/p>\n

With multiple-choice questions you can assess how well students have memorized important information or how well they use deductive reasoning to find a solution to a posed problem.<\/p>\n

Advantages<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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  • Easy to score using automatic scoring, with only one correct answer possible<\/li>\n
  • Can be used to measure various learning outcomes, both simple and complex<\/li>\n
  • Measures specific ideas or concepts clearly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Disadvantages<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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    • Too easy for the instructor to only focus on assessing simple recall or facts<\/li>\n
    • Can be difficult to construct complex, interesting questions<\/li>\n
    • Not useful to measure skill ability or performance<\/li>\n
    • Subject to random guessing if answers are not carefully constructed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      2.\u00a0\u00a0 True\/False Questions<\/h3>\n

      True\/False questions present a statement that must be identified as either true or false.<\/p>\n

      How to:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      When writing true\/false questions, keep statements brief. Avoid vague or confusing language. Do not attempt to trick students by using trivial statements. Write questions that are either entirely true or entirely false. Each question should focus on only one idea. Avoid general statements or statements that include the words \u201calways\u201d or \u201cnever.\u201d Avoid the use of negative wording. If using ideas or concepts from a course text, do not use the exact wording, but rephrase the statement.<\/p>\n

      Include more false statements in a test than true ones. Vary the number of false statements from test to test. \u00a0Use True\/False questions sparingly.<\/p>\n

      Advantages<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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      • Easy to write<\/li>\n
      • Simple to score using automatic scoring<\/li>\n
      • There is always only one correct answer<\/li>\n
      • Tests one clear idea or concept<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Disadvantages<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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        • Measures only low-level learning such as knowledge, comprehension, or facts<\/li>\n
        • Guessing has a higher possible success ratio, with a 50\/50 chance to be correct<\/li>\n
        • Guessing is more likely<\/li>\n
        • Sometimes viewed by students as a boring, poor or unfair method of scoring<\/li>\n
        • Relies on rote memorization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Watch How to Create an Assessment Online<\/strong><\/p>\n