Multiple-choice questions (MCQ) are a staple of assessment in Health Professions Education. However, writing MCQs can be a difficult, time-consuming process. During this interactive session, participants will learn the steps that are involved in writing effective multiple-choice questions including aligning questions with clearly written learning objectives and determining the level of learning examined by individual questions. Participants will also get an opportunity to practice writing and get feedback on MCQs.
After attending the workshop, participants will be able to:
- describe the components of a well-written multiple-choice question
- discuss test wiseness and the limitations of poorly written questions
- write effective multiple-choice questions
If you have registered for this event, or are on the waitlist and require an accommodation such as live captioning or interpretation to participate, please contact drakeinstitute@osu.edu. Requests should be made at least two weeks prior to the event, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.