How to write multiple choice questions for higher-level thinking
Course description
Are you attracted to using multiple choice questions (MCQs) but associate them with simple recall? This workshop will show you how MCQs can be used to assess higher level thinking. We will look at guidelines for writing good MCQs and you will have the opportunity to write and review questions for your topic. Come along with your Topic Learning Outcomes and some questions that you currently ask you students - they do not have to be MCQs and could come from quizzes, assignments, exams, lecture comprehension feedback prompts, etc.
Type of course
Workshop
Who should attend
Anyone involved in the preparation of academic questions that students need to answer.
What you will learn
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- describe the anatomy of a multiple-choice question
- create multiple-choice questions that align with the Topic Learning Outcomes
- identify the requirements for a well constructed MCQ
- match multiple choice questions to the different levels of either Bloom's or the SOLO taxonomy.
Prerequisites / assumed knowledge
Participants should be familiar with either Bloom's or the SOLO taxonomy. These help you to describe the level of a question. You can watch quick online tutorials on these at:
