Using multiple choice assessments to prompt student learning...Multiple choice quizzes increase...
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Using multiple choice assessments to prompt
student learningLarge Face-to-face course
Sawa SenzakiHuman Development & Psychology
Multiple choice quizzes increase learning
My case: Intro to human development
� ~ 250 students
� Intro level course (HUM DEV 102)
� Struggle: � Large number of students� Stressful environment RH 250
Scantron vs. onlineOnline (D2) pros
� Students can take it outside of the classroom� Can be a better environment than RH 250� Less stressful for the students� Frees up a class time
� Better feedback
� Paper free, no cost
� Randomization (different blocks)
Scantron vs. onlineScantron pros
� Detailed item analysis
� Discrimination index� Ranges -1.0 to +1.0� .30 or higher, better� 50+ respondents
Some practical suggestions� Use a full statement in the question
� Write the correct response first
� Limit the number of responses (3-5)
� Avoid negative wording
� Avoid ”all (or none) of the above”
� Make the choices grammatically consistent with the stem
Some practical suggestions count’� 5% of questions very easy (90% accuracy)
� 5% of questions difficult (10% accuracy)
� Other questions: average of 50% accuracy