How to Write Multiple-Choice Exams
How to Write Multiple-Choice Exams
The learner will read a short article on how to write multiple-choice exams and then answer multiple-choice questions about the article to demonstrate understanding.
From LLSC Apprenticeship Curriculum - find it at http://www.llsc.on.ca/about-us/resources
- Pencil and paper
- Attached article, How to Write Multiple-Choice Exams and question sheet
WriteMultipleChoiceExams_ASSPS_A1.2.doc — Never downloaded
WriteMultipleChoiceExams_ASSPS_A1.2.pdf — Never downloadedA1. Read continuous text
Competency A: Find and Use Information
Task Group A1: Read continuous text
Level: 2
At this level, learners: Read texts to locate and connect ideas and information
Performance Descriptors
The learner:
• Makes connections between sentences and between paragraphs in a single text
• Scans text to locate information
• Locates multiple pieces of information in simple texts
• Reads more complex texts to locate a single piece of information
• Makes low-level inferences
• Follows the main events of descriptive, narrative, and informational texts
• Obtains information from detailed reading
• Begins to identify sources and evaluate information
Task Descriptors
• Scope of task is clearly defined
• Involves one text
• Is one paragraph or longer
• May include unfamiliar elements (e.g. vocabulary, context, topic)
Text types:
instructional, descriptive, narrative, and informational texts
Examples:
- Letters
- Emails
- Notices
ESKARGO:
Embedded Skills, Knowledge and Attitudes Reference Guide for Ontario - A1.2