Checklist 2

Checklist: The quality of objective test items Compiled by André Botha 22320165 True-False Items Simply select the appropriate answer by crossing out “Yes” or “No”. a The desired method of marking true or false is clearly explained. b Items are definitely true or definitely false. c Were relatively short statements used for each item? d Are true and false items approximately equal in length and number? e Were double-negative items avoided? f The following should be avoided: • Verbal clues, absolutes or complex sentences.

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• Terms denoting indefinite degree.

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• Terms placed in a systematic order.

Y N

• Copying statements directly from the text and out of context.

Y N

Matching Items Simply select the appropriate answer by crossing out “Yes” or “No”. a Were both lists of descriptions and options kept fairly short?

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b Were all options plausible distracters for each description to ensure homogeneity?

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c

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Does the list of descriptions contain longer phrases and the list of options one worded items?

d Were descriptions numbered and options marked with a letter?

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e There should be more options than descriptions.

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f

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Are the directions for matching descriptions and options clear?

Multiple-Choice Items Simply select the appropriate answer by crossing out “Yes” or “No”. a Does the stem of the item clearly formulate the problem?

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b Are the responses kept as short as possible? c Does each item have only one possible answer?

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d Would you consider the distracters (wrong answers) as plausible?

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e Were negative questions or statements only used when the knowledge tested, required it?

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There should be two to four distracters plus one correct answer. g Was the difficulty increased by increasing the similarity of the distracters?

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h Was the option “none of the above” used sparingly and NOT when the best answer was requested?

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i

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Was the option “all of the above” avoided?

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Completion Items Simply select the appropriate answer by crossing out “Yes” or “No”. a Do the answers require a single-word answer or just a short phrase? b Do the questions pose a problem to the student? c Are all the answers to the questions factually and grammatically correct?

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d The examiner omitted keywords only and NOT phrases.

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e Is the question worded in such a way that the blank space is close to the end of the sentence? f If there were any questions requiring a numerical answer, was the unit in which the answer should be given, indicated?

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