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- How do you call the incorrect options in a multiple-choice test?
- What is the correct option in a multiple-choice item?
- How do you write a good test question?
How do you call the incorrect options in a multiple-choice test?
The incorrect options are called distractors because they are considered to be “distracting” to students with partial knowledge due to their plausibility to yield the correct option.
What is the correct option in a multiple-choice item?
A multiple choice item consists of a problem, known as the stem, and a list of suggested solutions, known as alternatives. The alternatives consist of one correct or best alternative, which is the answer, and incorrect or inferior alternatives, known as distractors.
How do you write a good test question?
Creating objective test questions
Word questions clearly and simply, avoiding double negatives, idiomatic language, and absolutes such as “never” or “always.” Test only a single idea in each item. Make sure wrong answers (distractors) are plausible. Incorporate common student errors as distractors.
