Making the most of multiple-choice items

Joan Burfitt

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Abstract

The advantages of using multiple-choice (MC) items in assessments of mathematical achievement are such that they will continue to be used. Periodically the ongoing concerns with the use of MC items and the effects of these concerns on the measures of student achievement are the subject of discussion and comment. It is possible, however, to identify the associated problems and address the concerns in new ways that can lead to improved measures without adding to the test demands on the students.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCapital Maths
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 26th Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers Inc.
EditorsValerie Barker, Toby Spencer, Kate Manuel
Place of PublicationAdelaide
PublisherThe Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers Inc
Pages71-79
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9781875900800
Publication statusPublished - 2017
EventBiennial Conference of the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers - Canberra, Australia
Duration: 11 Jul 201713 Jul 2017
Conference number: 26

Conference

ConferenceBiennial Conference of the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityCanberra
Period11/07/1713/07/17

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