WORKSHOP RESOURCES

MC Questions workshop (PowerPoint developed by Bob Marchessault 2009)

Designing and Evaluating Tests (Handout developed by Annique Boelryk)

Best Practices For Designing And Grading Exams (Mary E. Piontek, U. of Michigan)

PEDAGOGGLES

Writing Effective Multiple Choice Questions (Vol. 2, No. 4)

EXTERNAL WEB RESOURCES

Felder, R.M. (2002). Designing tests to maximize learning. Retrieved October 22, 2003 fromhttp://www.ncsu.edu/felder-public/Papers/TestingTips.htm
In this article Felder identifies practical and valuable considerations for testing in postsecondary courses.

Grayson H. Walker Teaching Resource Center. (2003). Designing Test Questions. Retrieved October 22, 2003 from:http://www.utc.edu/Administration/WalkerTeachingResourceCenter/FacultyDevelopment/Assessment/test-questions.html
This site describes uses, advantages, disadvantages, and tips for writing test questions in a variety of formats.

University of Capetown. (n.d.) Designing and Managing Multiple Choice Questions. Retrieved May 15, 2004 from:http://web.uct.ac.za/projects/cbe/mcqman/mcqcont.html
This online manual describes the purpose of MCQ’s, explains how to write effective questions, and provides examples from various disciplines.